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HANDIUX^K OF 



INDIANAPOLIS 



AN OUTLINE HISTORY 



AND DESCRIPTION OF THE CAPITAL OP INDIANA. WITH 
OVER THREE HUNDRED ILLUS ER ATIONS FROM PHO- 
TOGRAPHS MADE EXPRESSLY FOR THE WORK 



MAX R. IIVMAN, Editor 



tNOIANAPOLIA 

M K. HVMAN COMPANY 
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THE lIOlJ.KNnKCK I'Kt.KH 
INDIANAPOUB 






PREFACE. 



It has bwn tlie editor's aim in jjrcparing this work to make it the 
ni(»st (oiiiplete illustrated liistory of the material development of 
■Indianai>olis ever ptihlislied. 'riic text gives a ((unpreliensive i)ut 
jet ndeiiscd liistorv and deseription of llic city; also of every notabh; 
puMic institution and feature of ospocial interest. The illustrations 
cover ii longer period and are far more numerous than have ever 
before heen published on tiiis suhjeet, and th(\v furnish nuiny inter- 
esting reminders of the earlier history of the city as wi'll as of the 
present. 

In the preparation of this volume, all known availahle sources of 
(relevant information have been consulted, and particular acknowl- 
edgment of obligations is due to the local histories, publislied years 
ago, by Col. W. 1\. Iliilloway and Ignatius lirowii, and to the files of 
Itlie newspapers of this city for their rich stores of material. 
' The book is from the Ilollenbeek Press, and the engravings were 
all made by the leading Indianapolis engravers menlion<'d in this 
Iwork. from original photographs taken principally by W. II. I'nss 
Phot«) Company. 

This edition is now submitted to the public with the hope that it 
will be found to be useful as well as interesting, and that its sup- 
port will neecssitate many editions. 

Max If. IIvM v\. 



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nATEklAL DEVELOPMENT OF INDIANAPOLIS FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO 

THE PRESENT. 

IiHli.-ina was oriiiinizt'd as a tt'iiilfn-y .Inly I. 1S(m), ami adinittctl as 
I slati" l>c(ciuh('r 11, isiCi. In 1S1(» tli(> tt-rritory of Imiiana Iiatl a popn- 
atioM of L'l.."(2(», and in ISiM), four y«'ars aftor its adiidssion to stati-huod, 
tlu' iiopulation had rxjiandt'il to 147. ITS. TIii' sottlrrs bad not strayt'd 
vovy far aw.iy from the Ohio rivi»r, hut tlu'rc wtTo a few settlonionts 
lion;; \Vhilf\vat«'r. and a few alon^ the Wahash; but most of them 
Were alonj; the Houthern herder of the state. The state stretehed from 
Uh' Ohio to the hike, hut the central and northeru sections were an un- 
known wilderness ^iven over to the Indians. Dense forests eove:ed 
the central section, wliile to the nortli stretdicd away the trackless 
prairies. It was not an inviting held for the liardy pioneer. 

It was a stru;rKle for »'xislen<-e. Tlie soil was riih eiioti^lK l»ut it 
was the Work of years to ch'ar a farm and ^'cf it ready to produce, an I 
whctj Its productions wer** rea«ly for the harvest there was no market, 
and the malaria arisin;; from the decayinjr veu«'tation nuide tlie outlook 
anything; Itut favoraltle. It was uiuler su<-h circumst.-mces Intllana l>e- 
Icnnie a ineiniier of the ^I'eat Keileral I'ldon. In<iian wars had jilioiit 
ceased ejist of the Mississippi river, Init Indian massacres liad not <-ome 
to an end. It was not s.afe to stray very far away from tlie conlines of 
tlie few settlements, aiirl if human life was spared slock was sloh-n 
and driven away, thus deprivin;; the s««ttler of all means of cultivatin;; 
bis homestead. Corydon, the capital, was a little village on the Houtli- 
ern Itorder. Nome miles hack from the river, and hidden aniont; the 
hills; hard to Ket at In the West of HeasoiiH. In the winter it w*as almost 
Inai-i-rssilile. Around it there was nothinu thai uavi« promise of future 
in*o«th; there was no fnliire for It evfii If the capital remaino<l tliere. 
There was iiltsolulely no foundation on wliich to hiiild a city. 



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The BeginninK of Indianapolis Wht'ii tin' mIhIi* \\;is admltt 
into ttti* I'liloii titiiurrMN iliiMai«-<l In tilt' Infniit oiiiiiiiouwi'iiltli f<*f!r 
tloiiK iif iiiii«i oh which lit liiilKl a i->i|ilttil i-lty. thi> liiiitl tu l>«> k \' 

till* Mliili> frttiii any that ri'UialniHl iinMild. Ku, In INJil, thi> 1< <• 

tlt>ii'rnilni<«l tu uo out Into iht* \vlhli'rn<tiN ami hunt for n Mite for It» 
future i-apltiil fity. t*uutuilHM|<in«>rM wi>re a|i|H>lntv<I nml wnt ot-t •<> 
M(H>k for tlip Mitt* of ItM futiirt* city, and ninki* Kt>U>ction uf tbo laii<: 
uattil l>3' tiMitn^'KM. It nil;;ht liav«' Inhmi a prcHcltMHi' of what *a 
ittnif that htl the coniniixKloniTM to Ki>«'k a Npnt »h twnr lhi> u<Hi-^ni|' ! 
m'ntt'r itf thi' Ntiitc aH |M»KHil>h'. It may !•«' tlwy naturally >-«inrlu(li-<l 
lu tiUH' th«* Ki'^'^rraphit-al f«'nt<'r of thi' wlati' >vimiI<1 I>(> alwi ihi> < . 
of |M>|»ulatli>n, liut It Ih niort* pmlialili' tlicy thought only of limL: 
spot tu roach which wuuUl take ai»uut the Kauu> numU'r of mlU*H ti.. .< : 
from the four forners. Whatever may have U'on tbeir motive, tbcy dl<l 
determine on the pittrraphlcal center. Water furnished then the • 
or nither the lM*Kt and xurext nieaUH of ctininiunlcatiun with the on 
world, and as they did not want to K*'t t<»o far away from luime >>t; 
KUp|M>Keil to he navl^ahle. they chuiR to the hanks of White rlv»T. I 
ultes were ofTeretl. one a few uilleH south of the |»resent city, and <>ne n 
few miles northeast. They «-ame here through the wlldermnts, and after 
much deliatint; and coiislderuhlo disputliit;. det'ldiHl on areeptlni; four 
H(>etlonM uf hind around the mouth of Fall er(>«>k. It whk n must un- 
promislnc site. White river itself wan not very inviting, while di*«ii 
hayouH and ravines cut u|t the land In a way to make It hnik aiiyii 
hut attractive ti) on«' seeking f«)r town lots. Itut here were the 
se«'tions with only half a dozen or ho settlers. It was In the wllilernctfis 
it was neair the Ki'^'uraphical center. 

With the except Ion of a hiiiely eahin here and there, it was sixty 
• iiiles away from the Meari»st setllenieiitM. All aroinid were dense 
forestN: to the south were the hills reacliliiK tu the Ohio river, and to 
the north the wimmIs and prairies stretching out to tlie lake. Only a :< ^ 
uMles away was the iMiundary which dividcil tli«' ".N'ew Purchase*" i 
the lands still clalme<l liy the Indians. Tliere was no luwn, no p< 
not a hmhI leadini; anywhere. .\ town had to lie Imllt. ptitple in<l 
to eume. r«Mids to Im> opened. No farms had Ihm'u openiNl up. and sup- 
plleii of every kind would have to Ih* waKonetl many ndles over roads 
often nInioNt impassahle. and at that time paekliorseN were the oidy 
means of conveyance. Kut here, In this uupromisini; l«M>allty. the ct>m- 
misstoners stakeil off n city that In less ihiin thr«'«'-<|tnirterM of a <-en- 
tury was tu lie<-«ime the largest iidand vUy on the etintineiit. Thcx '■. • 
lleve«l that While river would prove lo he navlKnltie for the only Ihmi- 
then known on the western waters, and hy it the iH>ople of the new city 

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.Naming the capiUl-Tlii* IfulNliiliirc iipiiroved tlit* i-ixMi ••• uk*' 
• •iiiiiilitMliiiH'rM aiitl |>r<H>«H>«lf<l to litiiit for ii name for iln' m»w fliy. It 
wim a tllllitult lliliiK to timl. Kvfry iiit'iuUT of tlie ie«|Hlatiirf liii.l a 
naiiu>1o |)ro|NMtt>. S«uu' wiTr of Iiullaii orlu'lii. ami tunm- <iiiii|mmii>.1.hI 
fmiii I^nln wonlM. and rnhfru fmm «:n'«'k. Finally "lnUlnnii|iolU(" wtut 
ilclt'ruiiiHil n|Mtii. and thi' «liy In ••inliry«» had n nanu*. 

The rir«t Scttlrr-Tlu'n- Iuim lu'«'n nuicli di>^|Miit> hh to who w«- 
artually ilu- ilr«t n.-hKt of thiH MtH*tlon of th«' utat.-. and llu* honor liji« 
Ihhmi i-onti^MitHl i»«>t\vtH>n the friendii of CtHirjce I'ok'iie and thoM* of tw.. 
Iirothcnt nauifd MK'ormlrk. The dlKpnti> nt-ver will U* KiHinfa< 
KettltHl. and It Im not a vt-ry lui|M)rtant lilKtoriial I'vt-nt. Ntd-InT i 
nor the .MH'orniltks dri'iiuiitl of liuildiiik' a <lty. The one ^ 
to live l»y hnnthiK and tnipiilnn. and the tilherx Ity cnltlvatln. 
It was «inly after the huatlnu «»f the eapltal eity tliey «lreani«il of n. 
hiK fame l.y heintr ealhnl the tirst to dlxoern the future iHWHibil.;.. 
Itoth I'o;:ue anti the McC'oriulckM were here when the eoiuuilKM|oner>- 
of the legislature eauie. 

First Survey -In April. 1821. the work of "lay hit; off" the elly 
:utiv«ly ln't'an. ChrlKtopher llarrlKon. repreMentInt; the ntate. apitointiHl 







OLD OOVtRNOA WRlQHT MANStON. 



10 IIYMAX'S HANDBOOK OF IXDIANAPOLIS. 

as surveyors, Elias P. Fordham and Alexander llalslou. Home years 
before, Ralston had been employed in some of the work of mapping out 
Washington, the national capital, and at his suggestion the city Avas 
to be one mile S(iuare, with streets crossing each other at right angles, 
and Avith four wide avenues pointing toAvard a circle that was to l)e 
the center of the new city. The ground was uniformly level, but a 
slight Icnoll was found, and it Avas determined the city sliould start 
from that point, or ratlier that the Icnoll should l)e in the center, and 
that it should be crowned by a residence for tlie chief magistrate of 
the commouAA'ealth. 

Streets Avere marked off, lots laid out and the ucav city was ready 
for business, that is, the sale of lots. The streets ran through the Avoods 
and the lots Avere all heavily timbered, but could be determined by tlie 
stakes set by the surveyors. Certain plots of ground Avere reserved for 
public purposes. One AA^as to be the site of the expected state-house. 
One was for the court-house, and one Avas reserved on which to build 
a great state educational institution, which already had been desig- 
nated as a uniA^ersity. The university never materialized. It having 
gone abroad through the settlements that the new capital city had bc'en 
located, and information given as to where it could be found, immi- 
grants began to arrive, and among them was the first laAvyer. A store 
had been opened up and a saAA^-mill started. 

Most of the settlers had located along the bank of the riA'er, taking 
it for granted that the choice corner lots would be in that section. The 
land outside of the mile square was to be laid off into out-lots and 
farms. Mr. Ralston and the commissioners evidently thought that 
the mile square would contain all the inhalutants the city was ever 
likely to have, and had proAided no diA'ision of the city lots from the 
out-lots but the imaginary line, but some one suggested that it would 
be the proper thing to bound the city by streets, and name them East, 
West, North and South streets, and it was done accordingly. 

First Sale of Lots-In October, 1S21, the sale of lots began. The 
money arising from the sale was to be used in erecting the necessary 
buildings for the use of the state, and it Avas expected that there woul.l 
be a great demand. After continuing the sale for several days, and 
disposing of three hundred and fourteen lots, the real estate business 
AA'as stopped for aAA'hile. Something more than .$7,(!00 Avas realized in 
cash, the rest of the purchase price of the lots l)eing evidenced by 
promissory notes running over a period of four years. But few of tlie 
lots AA'ere eA^entually paid for, the purchasers forfeiting the adA'ance 
payments and abandoning their purchases. Ten years afterward the 
state still owned three-fourths of the lots In the city limits, and nearly 
all of the out-lots. They were not finally disposed of until 1842, and for 



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its milo stinaro of !own lots. :iii<l the three outlying sections, the state 
realized less than .^ISO.CKJO. 

First Birth and Marriage— This first year of the life of the city 
witnessed the birth of the first c-hild. and the marriajje of the first 
couple, the happy l)ridesroom having been compelled to go to Conners- 
ville, sixty miles away, for his license. 

Last Indian Killing— In the spring of the year, about the time 
the couunissioners were busy laying out the new toAvn, George Pogue, 
the traditional first settler, was killed by the Indians, and this tragedy 
kept up the excited fears of the people for f-ome months, but it was the 
last of the Indian killings in this section. 

The spring of 1822 came, and brought with it more new settlers, 
and the town began to shoAV some signs of improvmg. It had been 
rumored around that notwithstanding the town had been laid out for 
the capital of the state, the capital would not be removed here on ac- 
count of the unhealthy location, and this deterred a nr.ml)er from com- 
ing who had designed doing so. The town thus received a ''black eye"' 
at the very start, and then, too, the seasons were not favorable for 
crops for a year or two, and this gave Indianapolis a liad name. A few 
hardy souls stuck to it, however, and began to clamor for recognition. 
They were tired of being the capital of the state and having the county- 
seat sixty miles away. They were also anxious for mail facilities. 

First Mail Facilities— In the beginning of 1822 the little town 
boasted of aliout five hundred inhabitants, and they thought it was time 
they w^ere being served with a mail. So a meeting of the citizens of In- 
dianapolis was called at Hawkins' tavern. Mr. Aaron Drake was ap- 
pointed postmaster, and he made regular trips to Connersville, received 
the mail for the new settlement and transported it through the woods to 
its destination. This was all done by private enterprise. He returned 
from his first trip, reaching the settlement some time after the pall of 
darkness had fallen over the woods, but the loud blowing of his horn 
called the people together and he was given a royal welcome. A few 
weeks later the government assumed the duty of conveying the mails 
and distributing them and appointed Samuel Henderson as postmaster. 

First Roads Built— The settlers also began asking that the streets 
be cleared, and the commissioners undertook to have the streets opened 
by cutting down the tim))er. Roads were needed, and the legislature, 
in the winter of 1821-2, appropriated .^100,000 to open up and construct 
a number of roads to its new capital. One led from the Ohio river, near 
Lawrenceburg, to Indianapolis, and another came up from Madison, 
while Noblesville, Crawfordsville, and other settlements were to be 
connected in the same way with Indianapolis. The trees were cut out, 
leaving the stumps still standing, and in rainy seasons, when the mud 
was deep, those stumps were terrible annoj-auces to wagoners. The 



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wheels would sink so deep in the mud that the axle-tree of the wagon 
Avould strike on the stump, and thus the wagon would be stranded 
sometimes for hours. The wants of the new settlement began to be 
numerous, and all supplies had to be hauled over these roads, that in 
the winter were sometimes impassable for weeks. They were just as 
bad in the rainy seasons of the spring and fall. 

Organizing Marion County— The legislature of 1821-2 also organ- 
ized Marion county, making Indianapolis the county-seat, appropriating 
a square of ground and $8,000 to build a court-house. Attached to the 
new county, for judicial purposes, was the territory now comprising the 
counties of Johnson, Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Boone. A new 
county demanded a new judge and a new sheriff. Hon. William W. 
Wick was made judge, and Hervey Bates sheriff. The new city might 
now be said to be fairly launched on the road to greatness. It had a 
judge of its own, a lawyer, Calvin Fletcher, to look after the legal 
wants of all the people, a store, a tavern, a saw-mill or two, a post- 
office, and was soon to have its first paper. 

The First Newspaper — Among the enterprising citizens of Indian- 
apolis were George Smith and Nathaniel Bolton, and they became the 
editors and proprietors of the Gazette, Indianapolis' first newspaper. 
It made its appearance January 28, 1822. 

First County Election— The legislature could name a judge for 
the new county, but could not choose the other officers, so in February, 
1822, Sheriff Bates issued forth his proclamation calling on the people 
of the new county to meet together at certain named polling places and 
choose for themselves two associate justices, a clerk, a recorder and 
three county commissioners. Two of the voting places were in Indian- 
apolis, one near Noblesville, one at Strawtown, one at Anderson and the 
other near Pendleton. Only 336 votes were cast in the entire county. 
The vote of Indianapolis Avas about 100. James M. Ray was elected 
clerlv, .James C. Reed, recorder; John T. Osborne, John McCormack and 
William McCartney, commissioners; Eliakim Harding and James Mc- 
Ilvaiu, associate judges. In the August following, the election for 
governor took place, when 317 votes were cast, 315 of them being for 
William Hendricks. 

First Session County Court— On September 20, 1822, the court 
began its first session. There being no court-house, its sessions were 
held in the cabin of Jonathan Carr, it being the most pretentious struc- 
ture in the town. The grand jury returned twenty-two indictments for 
sundry and various offenses against the peace and dignity of the com- 
monwealth. A candidate for naturalization appeared, in the person of 
Richard Goode. late of Ireland, and a subject of George IV. No jail 
had been provided, and as the laws then made imprisonment for debt 
permissible, certain streets Avere named as tlie boundaries within which 
imprisoned debtors should confine themselves. 



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Building First Court- 
house and Jail— The 
c-i) u n t y commissioners, 
as soon as they had 
been iniluctetl into of- 
fice, set industriously 
altout the work of 
erect in j; a court-house 
and Jail. The state had 
apitropriated ^S.OdO to 
assist in this work, and 
ill September the plan 
tdr the proposiHl struc- 
ture submittetl by John 
]•:. r.aker and James 
Taxton w a s accepted 
and the contract for the 
buildin;; award«'d theni. 
They did not bcfrin tlie 
work <tf construction 
until the next sum- 
mer, and it was not un- 
til lS:i4 the build in >,' 
was complete(l. 'I'lie 
stjuare of jrrouiid se- 
lect e<l for a court-house 
and jail was covered 
with heavy timber. A 
Jail made of hewwi lops 
was erected and re- 
iiiaintHl as the bastile 
of Marion county until 
is;;;',, when it was de- 
stroyed by fire. A brick 
jail was then con- 
structed, and in 1S4.") it 
was enlarjicd by an ad- 
dition made of loj;s a 
foot thick. lu the midst 
of the turmoil of start- 
ing u new city on its 
upward way patriotism 

was not forgotten, and 
the fourth of July, 1822, 



16 HYMAN'S HAXDBOOK OF IXDIAXAPOLIS. 



was duly celebrated by an oration, the reading of the Declaration of In 
dependence, and a barbecue. The first camp-meeting was also hold that 
fall, under the auspices of Rev. James Scott, the first Methodist 
preacher of the town. This year was also signalized by the organiza- 
tion of a militia regiment, the fortieth, with James Paxton as colonel; 
Samuel Morrow, lieutenant-colonel, and Alexander W. Russell, major. 
Those days all the able-bodied citizens had to attend regular musters 
of the militia. 

The year was not one of prosperitj^ to the new settlement, but was 
marked by several important events, among them being the establish- 
ment of a ferry across White river; the opening of a brick-yard; the 
erection of the first brick and the first two-story frame house. The 
first brick house was erected by John Johnson, on Market* street, oppo- 
site the present post-office. The frame house was on Washington 
street, a little east of the present site of the Park theater. It was long 
used for the storage of documents belonging to the state, and after- 
ward became a tavern. 

At that time the capital of the state had no member of the legis- 
lature to represent its interest, and so the actual capital remained at 
Corydon. Again the rumors began to circulate that after all Indian- 
apolis would never be the capital, and holders of real estate began to 
get a little shaky over their purchases. There was a leaven of faith, 
however, and the citizens began to petition the legislature for repre- 
sentation, and at its session in 1823 the people of the new county were 
authorized to elect a representative in the following August. In the 
early days of the spring a new newspaper was started with a rather 
startling name — Western Censor and Emigrant's Guide— bj^ Harvey 
Gregg and Douglass Maguire. This was now the third year of the town, 
and the second since it had been given its name, but the election in Au- 
gust disclosed the fact that its gi'owth during the last year had been 
very limited. In August, 1822, at the election for governor, the county 
had polled 317 votes, and at the election in 1823 only 270. It was an 
"off" year, and that may account for the falling olf of the vote. 

First Theatrical Performance— Having a representative in the 
legislature, the town began to prepare for the advent of the capital, 
and a new tavern was built by Thomas Carter. It was now a rival 
of Hawkins' tavern that had first opened out its doors for the "enter- 
tainment of man and beast." It became celebrated as being a place of 
the exhibition of the first show ever given in Indianapolis. It was given 
on the last night of the year 1823, the bill being "The Doctor's Court- 
ship, or the Indulgent Father," and the farce of the "Jealous Lovers." 

First School and Church— The first school was started in 1821, 
but its teacher Avas shortly afterward elected county recorder and it 
was temporarily suspended. Religious teachings began with the advent 



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of French inissionarlos 
prcacliiii;,' a in onj; tlio 
Indians. Wlicii t li <• 
country w a s wicsti'd 
from the Trench tlie or- 
d«'r was chan;red some- 
what, but it was never 
very louf,' after tlie 
liardy p i o n ee r li a d 
ereclt'd his caldn. until 
t li e "itinerant circuit 
rider" was Icnockin;; at 
his door wltlj Ids l)il)!(> 
and Iiymn-lioolv in liand. 
It lias never lieen def- 
initely settled who 
Iin-ached the Hrst ser- 
nmn in Indianapolis, the 
Imiior lyin'4 hetwei-n 
.1 o li n M «• <• 1 u n j; . a 
l»rea»ln'r uf the New 
IJ;:ht s(lio;i|. anil Hezln 
Ilainnmnd a Methoilist. 
They lioth p r ea c li ed 
here in the fall of IS'JI. 
Tliey were s o o n fol- 
lowed Ity Rev. Ludlow 
(i. Haines, a Tresliyte- 
rlan. The Presbyterians 
or ;ra n i z ed the lirst 
<"hurch. and in IS'S.', lie- 
^'an tile erection of a 
li o u s e of worship on 
reiinsylvania street op- 
posite where the Dcn- 
son hotel now stands. 
It was completed the 
followinjr year at the 
cost of .S1.2(>f». Tlie In- 
dianapolis circuit of the 
Metliodist denomination 
was orjjanized in 1822, 
under the charge of 
Kev. William Cravens, 



18 in. MAWS HANDIiOOK OF INDIAXAI'OLIS. 

but Kev. Janios Scott had proacliod here before that and held one or 
two canip-nieetinss. The Methodists did not l)eKin the erection of a 
church buildinjj;' ri.nht away, but in 1S2:> purchased a hewed log house 
on Maryland street near Meridian, to be used for religious meetings. 
The Baptists organized a society in 1822, and held meetings at different 
places until 382!), when they erected a church. 

Not long after the school of Joseph C. Reed suspended on his being 
elected to the office of recorder of the county, a meeting of the citizens 
was called to mal^e arrangements for a permanent school. Mr. Reed's 
school-house had been at the intersection of Kentucky avenue and Illi- 
nois street. Arrangements were made with a Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence 
to open out a school and keep it going. There were no free schools 
then maintained by public tax, but thus, soon after its first settlement, 
Indianapolis laid the foundation of its educational system. 

Removal of the Capital— At the meeting of the legislature in Jan- 
uary, 1824, the final order was made for the removal of the capital 
to Indianapolis, and tliis gave an impetus to tlie town and more emi- 
grants began to flocl^ in. Tlie removal was to be made by January 10, 
1825, and the next legislature was to assemble in the court-liouse of 
Marion county. Wlien Marion county's representatives to the legis- 
lature returned home from the session of 1824, they were given a gi-and 
reception at Washington Hall, which was then the great tavern of 
the city. In November of that year, State Treasurer Samuel Merrill 
set out on his .lourney to the new capital with tlie arcliives of tlie 
state, in a large two-horse wagon. It was a slow journey over the 
liills and through the woods, a dozen miles a day being all that could 
be accomplished, and tliat by the hardest effort. By the end of Novem- 
ber the state Avas settled in its new quarters, and the meeting of 
tlie first legislature Avas impatiently Avaited for. 

When tlie members of tlie legislature came to the new capital in 
1825 they found it a straggling Aullage AAith only one street "cleared," 
and that Avas still full of stumps. It Avas a toAA'ii in tlie mud, hard to 
get to, and almost impossiljle to moA'e around in after once reached. But 
it Avas the capital, the state officers AA'ere liere, and the "donation" of 
the general government had been accepted, and tliey had to make the 
best of it. It Avas a dreary Avinter, though, here in the deep woods, 
Avith the houses scattered around over a mile square, with only cow 
tracks through the Avoods from one to the other. The three taverns 
Avere the center of interest in the evenings, and around huge fires in 
their "bar rooms" tlie legislators and citizens gatliered to discuss mat- 
ters of state. During the session one of the taverns. Carter's, Avas de- 
stroyed by fire. Some efforts AA'ere made by the legislature to improve 
the town, and fifty dollars Avere appropriated to clean out Pogiie's run, 
so as to cut off some of its malaria-breeding powers. The outlying 



1 




20 IIYMAN'S IIA^-DBOOK OF I\ DIAXAPOLIS. 

portions of the donation were also ordered sold or leased in four-acre 
tracts to encourage farming. 

First Organizations— The coming of the legislature did not add 
greatly to the permanent growth of the town, for in February, 182G, 
the population consisted of seven hundred and sixty-two persons. But 
the town did l)egin to show signs of permanency and several societies 
were organized, among them being the Indianapolis Bil)le Society, 
Avhich is still in existence. An agricultural society was also organized, 
but it did not last long. The United States land office was removed to 
Indianapolis from Broolvville, and thus the city was recognized by the 
federal government. Indian depredations had ceased, but the military 
spirit was strong, and an artillery company was formed with .James 
Blalce as captain. The government furnished the company with one 
cannon of small caliber. The burning of Carter's tavern demonstrated 
the necessity of a fire companj^ and as the town was too poor to buy 
an engine a bucket and ladder company was organized, which did 
service for ten years until the first fire engine was purchased. 

Establishment of First Factory— The early part of 1827 witnessed 
the first effort to establish a manufacturing enterprise in the town. 
Through the efforts of James M. Ray, James Blalie and Nicholas Mc- 
Carty the legislature ordered the sale of seven acres of land fronting on 
the river, for milling pm-poses, and a company was organized to carry 
on the enterprise. It tooii two years, however, to get the stocls sub- 
scriptions, and in 1831 the work of building was begun. It was to 
comprise a steam saw, grist and woolen mill, and a very pretentious 
structure was erected. The boilers and machinery were hauled over- 
land from Cincinnati, taking some weeks in their transportation. This 
was the introduction of steam as a power into the city, liut the specula- 
tion did not pay, as there Avas little demand for himber, and it cost 
too much to transport the flour to market. In 1835 the speculation was 
abandoned and the machinery offered for sale, but it found no buyers, 
and was left to rust itself away. In 1847 the Geisendorffs undertook 
to use the machinery and building for carding and spinning wool, but 
after trying it for five years, they in turn abandoned it, and the next 
year it was destroyed by fire. It had long been a rendezvous for 
thieves and other vicious characters. 

Building of Governor's Mansion— The same year the legislature 
attempted to build a residence for the governor. In the original laying 
off of the town the circle in the center of the plat was intended for such 
a structure, and so designated, but up to this time no provision had 
been made for its building. One of the first acts of the legislature in 
1827 was to appropriate $4,000 to build a governor's house on the circle, 
and work began by enclosing the circle Avith a rail fence. Under this 
appropriation a building was begun. It Avas rather elaborate in de- 



22 



HYMA^''i^ HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 




GOVERNOR'S MANSION IN CIRCLE, 1858. 



sign, square in form, Uvo stories high 
;uul ;i \iirgii attic. It liad a semi base- 
ment. The building was completed far 
enough to be used for public offices, and' 
was turned over for that purpose. Ini 
1859 it was sold at auction and torn - 
down. 

The governors were still left to hunt 
homes for ihemselves, until 1839, wheni 
the legislature ordered the state officers 
to purchase a suitable building for such I 
a residence. At that time the hand-1 
somest and largest dwelling in the cityi 
was on the northwest corner of Illinois: 
and Market streets. It was owned by Dr. John H. Sanders, and the state 
officers decided upon it, and it was bought. Governor Wallace moved 
into It, and it was occupied In turn by Governors Bigger, Whitcomb, 
Wright, Willard and Morton. From some cause it had always been an 
unhealthy building. The wife of Governor Whitcomb was the first to 
die there. Governor Wright, during his occupancy, lost two wives in 
the same building. The family of Governor Willard was sick during . 
the whole time he occupied it, and Governor Morton suffered so much 
that he finally abandoned it. It was sold in 18G5. and since then the 
State has owned no executive mansion. 

By this time the educational demands of the people of the growing 
town induced the legislature to set apart a square of ground to be 
known as "University" square, upon which it was intended some time 
in the future to erect buildings for a university. No effort was made to 
utilize it for educational purposes until 1832, when a part of it was 
leased for a county seminary. It was afterward used by the city for 
a high-school for a number of years. 

Early Navigation— The growth of the town was very slow for 
some years. The building of the National road gave it a slight impetus 
'and brought here the first and only steamboat that ever succeeded in 
navigating White river to this point. It rejoiced in the name of "Robert 
Hanna," and was owned by General Hanna, one of the contractors 
building the new road for the government. It was brought here to 
tow barges loaded with stone and timber for use in constructing the 
road and its bridges. It arrived here on the eleventh of April, 1831. 
The next day a free excursion was given to the citizens, but the over- 
hanging boughs of the trees lining the banks knocked down her chim- 
neys and pilot-house and smashed a wheel-house. The next day she 
ran aground and remained fast for several weeks. When the high 



24 HYMAN'S IIAXDBOOK OF IXDIANAPOLIS. 

water came in the fall she took her way down the river and was never 
seen again. Many years afterward a little steamer named after (iov- 
ernor Morton was built here to ply up and down for the amusement 
and entertainment of the people, but it had bad luc-k. and was soon 
destroyed. Even keel-boats and flat-boats early abandoned all efforts 
to navigate the stream which Mr. Ralston had declared to be navigable 
for at least four mouths in the year. 

Governor Noble, however, would uot give up his hopes that the 
river would prove navigable, and offered a reward of $200 for the first 
boat that would laud at the town. Two efforts were made, and one 
steamer reached Spencer and another came a few miles further. A 
plan for slack water navigation was submitted to the legislature and 
pressed for several j'ears, and in 1851 the White River Navigation Com- 
pany was chartered, but it accomplished nothing. 

First Historical Society^About this time the town thought it 
was old enough to have a historical society, so one was formed, with 
Benjamin Parke for president, and B. F. Morris for secretary. It did 
not have many active members, but elected about all the distinguished 
men of the nation as honorary members. The organization of the so- 
ciety was preceded by the arrival of the first menagerie that ever ex- 
hibited its wild animals to the people of the Hoosier capital. 

First Internal Improvements, Etc.— The craze for internal improve- 
ments, that had been sweeping OA-er other parts of the country, 
struck Indianapolis early in 1831, and the legislature spent most of its 
session in granting charters to railroads. Six such roads were pro- 
jected, to center in Indianapolis. The roads were all to run to the 
south, as there was no population to the north. Some of the projected 
roads were partly surveyed and then the work was dropped. A few 
years later, however, the state entered upon a wholesale system of 
Internal improvement, including railroads, canals and turnpikes. None 
of the projected works were ever fully completed by the state, but the 
state debt was increased enormously, and the state had to practically 
go into bankmptcy. The state sold out its interest in all the works, 
together with 2,000.000 acres of land, in discharge of half of the debt 
that had been contracted. 

Erection of First State=house— The state had been occupying 
the court-house for the use of the legislature, and in making its appro- 
priation to erect that building had reserved the right to so occupy it for 
fifty years, but it Avas deemed the time had come to erect a building 
for the use of the state. It still owned a considerable portion of the 
original donation hj congress, and it was estimated that the lots would 
sell for $58,000, and this was estimated suflicient to erect a suitable 
building. Ithiel Town was the architect and contracted to build the 




SOLDIERS' GRAVES, NATIONAL CEMETERY, CROWN mill. 





BURIAL OF GENERAL HARRISON AT CROWN HILL, MARCH 17, 1901. 



liMi.w's It witnuoktn iMn.wMuua, 




hoaiu< lor > ■- 
utHt. mill iitiii 
ly .lUl <-.. 
I»lfit> It f> 

<MMI. It WilH 
ICUli 111 \Ki2 II 
HiiInImhI lu tl! 
for the im**'!; 
of the letrl- 
ture hi \KUl. :> 

It HtTVlMl t 

-tate for f<>! 

Iruorporati' 
of the City ' 

IM IS.'.!' I lit' «ll 

llUSlllfHK ll . 

Imhmi iidiuiiilKtiTiHl niuh'r tht» hiwM of ili«> Ktat(>. iiiid on ScptrmlHT 
ls;{L». tin- clllxfiiM iiiiiile th«' !lr«t fuiinal i-lTort towani liui»r|M»ratl- 
Five triisl«'4'H wi'H' I'ltTttHl, atui Saiiiilfl II«>iiil«Tvoii. who ha«l lireii I 
flrnt rejrularly apiN>inti'<l iioHtiiiaKliT of the town. waH apixilnt)-*! pr«- 
tlfiit of tilt' iMianl. with J. r. <:rlttltli clerk, and Saiiincl JeiiiiitHin m > 
Hhal and f«tlh>rtor. TIiIk iniinlclpal tfovfrniiient laKtinl until is:t«(. wli' 
the leulKlatiire «rantiMl a Hp«M-lal rharter. AlKiut the only noiahle thl 
the old itiuiii<-ipality did wax to pun-haKe tin* first lire eiicliu- for t' 
tiiwii. the Htate civint; oiu'-half of the price. The orcaiilKiitloii li 
laxtiHl four yt-arn. and the entire liieonie nt the fourth year wan oi 
fl.510. 

State Ikink o( Indiana !» l-^l> the letcUlature ehart*'re«l i 
State Kank of Indiana, with a enpltal of f l.i»N».0(lO. I'p to that tin 
Indtana|MdlH had <-<tiitaine<l nolliln^' hut a Kinall private hank. T 
rhartiT of the Mt«ite hank wan to run twenty-live years. The state \\ 
to lake one-half of the capital xtix-k. and rained the money hy the h. 
of ImiihN. Ilcr xhare of the illvideiidM. after payhiu the iKtiidH, was 
pt to the eKtalilixhiiient of a ceiieral hcIiimiI fund. TIiIh waH the Ktarti 
IKiiut of Indiaiia'M Hpleiidhl endowment of her puhllc KchiM>li«. 'i 
state** alinre of the pro«*e«*dK waH IoiuhhI out from tliue to time on r< 
fwtate iMHMirlty. The final yield of thh Investment hy the ntnte \^ 
f:(.7iMi.<HNi. after payiiiK off the hank iKUidit. The main hank and o 
«if ItM hratichi'M wen* hN-ale*! In lndiana|Nillii. The hank heuaii huNlii< 
on the 'Jiiih tlay of Novemher. IK'tl. In the huililliiK on the Covernoi 
Circle which had Imimi Intended as a rcMideiice for the governor, i 
wait afterwards reuiovi<<l to WaHhlnKtoii Mtre«*t. Samuel .Merrill u.i 



ll)\l\\s H \\ im(nU\ nf l\ni\\ \l'<>fjs. 



27 



tho llrst in-fsiilfiit. aiul t'iilvin I'lflclicr, Scalnii W. Noiris. Rohrrt MuT- 
rlson and Tlioiiins U. St-ott wore tlu' dinM-tors. In 1,S4<> tho Itnnk rt'- 
ni«»v»Hl to Its new luiildinu nt Hh- «-orii»'r of Kentucky nvcnno iind Illinois 
Ktrt'ot. Tlu> Indijiiiaiiolis ii-iinch was orpiid/rd liy tlio npi)<>intiM(>nt of 
Ili'i-vry Hati's. prt'sidcnl. and K. V. Morris, casld)-!-. At tiic expiration 
of tlie eliarter tiie Hani; of tlie State of Indiana was starteil, witli Ilnffh 
M<< ■ullon^'li as jiresideiit. In tins l»aid< tiie state liad no interest. It 
remained in Imsini-ss, with its seventeen brandies, until wijied out Itj' 
the institution of tlie national lianks. 

Panic of 1837— The an'ixt linaneial panic of IMJ!" prove<l very disas- 
trous to Indianapolis. It stoppinl all work on the Kroat enterprises un- 
dertak(>n by tlie state, leaving <-ontractors and laliorers without tlu'lr 
l)ay. The banks were conijielled to susju-nd specie payments and pri- 
vate busini'ss was overwlielmed witli the cr(>dit of tin* state. Lar^ro 
stocks of piods had been purcliased liy tlie iiKM'cliants and remained 
unsold on tlielr shelves, or had been disjiosed of on credit, and colh'c- 
tioiis were hnpossilde. Nobody had any nione.v. Eastern creditors were 
disposed to bo very liberal and extend tiuio of payments, trusting to i\ 
revival of business to relieve their debtors from their embarrassment. 
The leirislatnre came to the help of the di'btor by providiiij; tli.it pro|t- 
orty sold on execution slioidd not lie sold for less than two-thirds of Its 
JippraisiHl value. It also exempted a certain aniouiit of liouseliold jirop- 
erty from execution. These two measurt's proved of jrreat benelit. I>ut 
did not relieve tho distress altogether. There was a lack of currency, 
and tho lejrislaturo i.ssuo<l bills secured by tho credit of tho state, and 
bearinjr six per cent, interest. This "scrip" was made nn'oivablo for 
taxes, l»ut from the want of credit by the state aliroad the scrip passed 



<p^x^^i '^'^y^^'^'^n,^,^^. 






^ S E E E wi^n 








COUNTY SEMINARY IN UNIVERSITY PARK, 1832. 



28 HYMAN'S HAXDBOOK OF IXDIAyAPOLlS. 

only at a heavy discount. After awhile, when contidcnc-e Avas restored 
asain, the "scrip" commanded a large prenilnni. and liefore it was all 
finally redeemed it was worth aljout two dollars for one. It was not 
until 1843, when the Madison railroad was approaching completion, 
that an upward tendency in business occurred. 

The city has suffered from several panics since, the worst in the 
earlier years being In 1840, '41 and '42. The State Bank resumed specie 
payment in June, 1842, but it was a year or more before busine.«;s gen- 
erally revived. These w'ere the famous "hard times" following the elec- 
tion of William Henry Harrison. So grievous were the times that an 
effort was made, in 1842, to abolish the town government on account of I 
its expense, although the entire cost of operating the municipal govern 
ment was a little less than .$3,000. It might be well to note at this point i 
the salaries paid to the municipal officers in those early days. Members ■ 
of the council received $12 each a year, the secretary $200, the treasurer 
and marshal each $100, and the assessors $75. The other salaries were 
in a like proportion. 

First Militia Organized— For some years after the organization 
of the state, a militia was maintained by requiring all the able-bodied 
men between certain ages to be enrolled and report at stated periods 
for muster. When the danger from Indian wars ceased these musters 
ended. The military spirit of the people, how^ever, did not die out, and 
in February, 1837, the first company of militia was organized, with 
Colonel Russell as captain. It was called the "Marion Guards." Their 
uniform was of gray cloth with patent leather shakoes. They were 
armed with the old-fashioned flint-lock muskets, and drilled according 
to the Prussian tactics. Thomas A. Morris, a graduate of West Point, 
succeeded Captain Russell. In 18.38 Captain Thomas McBaker organ- 
ized the "Marion Rifles." The uniform of the Rifles was a blue fringed i 
hunting shirt, blue pantaloons and caps. In 1842 the two companies 
organized into a battalion under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel 
Harvey Brown and Major George Drum. 

First Female Academy— In 1837 Avas opened the first female 
school of the city. It was called the "Indianapolis Female Institute, " 
and was chartered by the legislature. It was opened by two sisters, 
Mary J. and Harriet Axtell. It flourished for several years, and its 
reputation w'as so high that quite a number of pupils from other towns 
and states attended it. The same year a neat frame school-house was 
erected on Circle street, adjoining what was so long known as Henry 
Ward Beecher's church. The school was opened by Mr. Gilman Mars- 
ton, afterwards a member of congress from New Hampshire, and a dis- n 
tinguished general during the late war. It wa'S called the "Frar.klin 
Institute." 



31) It) 1/ W'S H WltHimK OF IMttASAI'OUS. 

UuilJini; blalc InatitutiuiiA li» 1H.I'.» llif »ul»J»ft of crt'Cllii): a 
iKMipltal fur till' Iniuiiu* uf tii«> Htnif had Im^mi liroiirlitHl. Imt luilhliii; di-; 
iiitt* wiiM dull*', owliit: to till* tliiaiiflail I'liiluirriiHNiiUMit uf llir Ktiiti* iin 
iMHipIt'. Imt iiK Mtuii iiH ItiiHliifKM Ih'kiiii tu cxliililt mIi;iim of tHH-ovcry tl. 
luatttT wtiH iicaiii tiikrii up. I>r. Juliii KvaiiK, of ('hlcaun, wliii hi 
iiuuli* a Ktiuly of iiinilal dlKcaKtit. dt'llv«'rt<«l a h*4-turt> l>ffuri> th(> incii 
Ikth uf ih«' h'ul^hitiin* of IMlI-.'l. and lh«' pjvrriior wan dlnvtinl to *<'. 
tixlu |ilaiiM for till' iTiH-thMi uf Kultalih' hiiildliiKX. At tht* iii'Xt m-MMluii < 
thf li'clHhituri' plaiiK wprt' approvml and a tax uf oiii* ci'iit on iik h ot 
huiidnil ilollarH' worth uf pru|M'rty waH li-vlfd tu providi* the iuimiuh f<> 
(•rti'tiiit; till' liulldincK. All thiM waK hut carrying out a dlnn'tlou in iti 
toUKtltutloii ailoptiil at till' urea II liuit loll of tlii' Ktati'. oiii> of ihi' car- 
i>f tht' fraiiHTs of that diK'Uiui'iit Im-Iii^ to proviih' for tho iiiifuriuiiat- 
Hr. John KvaiiH, l>r. I.. iMinhip and .laiiirH lUiikc witi* apiMiiiiti-d H t-oi 
lulxKion to olitain a Hiti* fur llic proiHiHitl ImihlhiKM. Tlii'y Ki'!«H-ti 
Mount .lackKon, whiTi' tlii> hospital now KtandK. In lH4il tlu> h-clHlatU' 
ordi-rrd thi> Kali* of "hoKpitnl" >«|uari>. a plat of trruund that had hi'« i. 
riinTvi-d for hospital pur|M>8eH. the prooti'dH to \te a|>plli<d to the work, 
and an additional kuiu of $iri.(NNi was appropriatinl. 

Till' work of coiiHtrut-tion was Im'^iiii at onct'. and the main building 
was coiiipli'tiil till- iii'Xt Vfar. at a t-ost of :?7ri,(KH». Sliii-i' thi'ii wverni 
additioiiM havf ln'i'ii iiiaih* tu tin* lniildiii;:. and otliers iTii-ti'd. until now 
Iiidiana|M>liH <-aii l>oast of oiu' of tlii' nioKt sul>stjintial. i-oiivi'iiii'Ut and 
iiniiosiiiK Htrurturi'H of tin* kind in tlic riiiti-d Stati's. Thi' K^ruundK ar»' 
hantlHouicIy laid out. and every eonvenieuoe and comfort fur this ehiHH 
of unfortunatrK have Iki'Ii providiil. The h*irl»<lature of 18i;{ also ln'^an 
tile work of i-arini; for the deaf iiiuteM. by levying a tax of on«'-flfth of 
a i-eiit on earh one hundreil iloliars of property. The Ilrttt work of llil« 
kind ill the Htate, however, was done liy Williain Wlliard. a mute wlio 
had been a tearher of uiuteH in Oliio. He eaine to IndianaiMtiiH in the 
HprillK uf 1H43 anil opelieil a M-huol oil liix own ar«-oiilit. Ill |Hil 
tlie Mtate adopteil IiIk Hehool and ap|>uinleil a lioani of truHtiM>K. em 
-^iMtliiK of the jjoveriior. treaKuriT uf Htate. Henry Ward Beii-her, Phli 
' ;iM I), (iurley, I.. H. .laiiieNoii, Dr. IMinlap. .lauieM Morrison an 
Miiltliew Simpson, afterwarilK a distlntniisiMil liisliop of tiie .Melhoiii-^ 
' liiinli. riiey reiitiil a liuihliim at tlie corner of .Maryland and IIIIik'I 
»ttre«'tM, and opi-iuil llie first asylum In Oetolier. IHII. In January. IM' 
a site for a perinaiienl liulidiiiK was seieili-d Just i ast of tlie town. Tli' 
permanent laiihliim %vaM eompleleil in lS.'>o. at a eosi of ^'So.ihni. 

IiurliiK the winter uf lH44-ri, through the elTortM of Jaimtt .M. I(ii\ 
William H. Churehiiian. of the Kentueky Hllnd .\Hyluin. waH hn>UK! 
Iiere with some of his piipilK anil K'lve an exliibltlon or two In .Mi 
IteiM-lier's riiiin-li. This had a din-Uhilly kimmI elTii-t on the letflslaliii' 
whieh waM then In MeMMioii. and a tax of oiie-llfth of a ctMit was levluil 



//ii/i\N II \\ nitooh oiiMnwM'oiJs. 



81 



lo provltlt' siipiinit f(ir the Mind. .Immus M. K.iy, di-orK'' W. Mo;irs nn<l 
the st'cn'tnry, jiiulitor .'iml lifasiircr of state wcri' niiiKiinlrd a (oiiiiiiis- 
Kioii to carry out tlu' work, fitlicr My llif rstaltlisliiiinit of an asylum «»r 
liy providin:; for tlir ran* and education of tiie liilud at tin* institution 
in olilo or tliat in Kcntiidiy. In \SM .hnnes M. IJay. (JeorKc \V. Mears 
ami Si'atoii W. Norris wen* appointed to emt a suitalile liuildin^'. and 
?ri.iHM) approiH-iateil \n ptn'elias(> a site. 'I'liey pureliased the ki'ohihI now 
ueeupied. and wiiile waiting for tlie eiccllon of a huildiu); opened n 
H«-liool in tile liiiiidiiiL: llial iiail lieen used fi>r tlie lirst deaf and dnnil* 




VIEW WASHINGTON AND PENNSYLVANIA STREETS, 1H91. 

is.\lum. Tlie present Imildinu' was ((Hiipleteii in is'd at the cost of 

f."><l.ll(HI. 

War with Mexico -The y«'ar IMh! brouKht some oxeltenient. and 
'or a while made ihin«s a little more lively. The war with Mexico 
•vas on, and troopH called for. Indlaniipoll.'^ riiisod one company for 
he ilrst reclmenl. It was otllcen-d l»y .lames I». Drake jis eaidain ami 
lohn .\. .MchiiUKal and Lewis Wallace as Ihnitenants. ('a|itain l>rakc 
.vas afterward made colonel of the regiment. The next year Indl.in- 
ipolis rurnishe<l two additional companies, on«* each for the ftmrth and 
Ifili recimeiiis. Tliosi' two compaides were with iJeneral Scott on his 
n.irch to the capital of Mexico, and partici|iated in some of the liattles 



at liVU W'S HAMittUtiK OF tXIH.lS.WOLIS. 

of tlint «niiu|Nilt;ii. Th«-\ \\<t<' . <inmi.iiMlttI t.v .lattii-M Mi'I»uUi.m1 ; 
Kdwnnl I^udtf. 

The First RailruaJ v ...,.;. ^ -, ^ k •■.. 

rallrtwul thtit uhm luilUllut: to i*<iiiii<>4't 1ii(IIiiiiii|-o|Ih hiiiI the Ohio rl 
nl MiullMtii ^^ ' ■.- .iloiiK. It wiiM ttiinlly i-oiiiplc (hI In \ 

I'lty ill 1H4T lU. With thi- opiMiliitf of tin- .Mn«l»- 

nillroiul a t-hauuc «aUH\ aial tht* tuwii put on a ItiiKlMiiK air uf : 
Thlx riiriilfilitHl an opfnint; to tiu> uhio river. aii<l hy that Ktr 
('Im-lnnail himI lhi> Mitith. Itiii(|iu>KM at oiif(> rt'vlvtMl niul now i«ti> 
wt«r»» o|m'IuhI. and new factorlcH Htarttnl. whtli* othtTH wvw projit-t^ 
Up to that lliut> the ittore« kept a little of ev(>rytliliiir. hut a rnllroad ' 
niandiHl a «IIv<IhIoii of iraile, and xtorrM for dry c«mmU niid Mtonit ' 
Kr«H-frh'M \vcn» op««iu«i|. The prW-e uf pro|M'rty advanci-d, and a H' 
city KovernniiMit ort:aiiizc«l. At the llrnt )«**ti lenient of the town. I 
aloiiK or near the river front were the favorlte<* in tlie in:irl(et. I 
ftlekly KeaKon K«M)n drove ItiiNinesx ami the KettieinentM further eaxt, ■■ 
the oiM'nini; of the railroad attrartetl everythlnu toward tlie ituulh ^• 
to l>e near the de|iot. 

First Mayor In February. 1SI7. the lefrlHlature jrrnntMi » • 
eharti-r t<> IiiiIImiimimiIIs. and on the L'Tth of Mareh an ehn-llon waH I. 
to delerniiiie whether the people wouhl aerept « r i:ot. It was appro 
Ity a vole of I l!t to 1'.*. All elei'tlon for liiuiilelpil olHcers wan lieiil 
the 'J4th i»f April, ami Sutnin-I lleiiderHoii wan elected the llrwl inn 
of the eity. Tl!i> |H>piilalloii of the i-ily wax eKiiiiiat'd at that liin 
(MMNl. rraetU-ally there wer»* no HtrtM'tH. exeept WaKh'nK on. and It v. 
(•till full of KtiinipH. Some of the other xtrinMH had bitui pirtly elini<>. 
hut n<» attempt liati heeii inaile to Improve any of them. Here and 
there on Waxhlntfton nlre«'t were patehes of sltlewalkH. Home of bi 
and Kome of plank. When It ralnetl mud pntlomlnate 1 on the <i 
KtreetN that had l>t>«>n opened and unihI. while In the suiumer the «l 
wax Ihiek enough to !■«• almost xtllliiiK. 

First Street Improvements -The new eity cHMineil at oiue de 
mined to enter u|Min a KyKletuatie and Keiieral HyKtein of street 
pntvemeiitK. HtumpK were ptilliMl out. the iitriH>tM In the e«'ntral iKtri 
of the eity cradttl and tfraveletl and Hldewalkn were iiuule. Thl» I 
effort at lmprov«>inent <-aUKe«l a i:«km| deal of frh-tlon and lillcatloii, 
pro|N>rty oWiierM olijeellnc to the expense elitalletl U|M>n thelU. Itnul 
derliiu for MtreeiM waH not liilr«Hluee«l until IsTmi. when Washlimi' !i 
waN iH> paveil from lllinolH to Meridian. Free Neho<tlM alxo made t! 
apiMMiraiive mmhi after the formation of the eity Kovernineiii. i 
Miale had provhietl a Minall fund, hut It wan only larire enough to Iv 
the MehoolM tfoliiu for thre«> or four monthf* of the year. It waM de4-l< 
to levy a ftniall tax on the eltixeiiK to pnivlde fuiidH for the enn-tlon 
houiMii and to |Niy t«*nehen«. ami l>y IKVi tlilK lax fiiriilMhe<I eiioUKl> 
make a more iMTiiianenl oruiinlxutlon of the Kehotdx ntH-e>oiary. 



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First Public Hall— The year 1847 brought also the first hal 
erected for the use of the pul)lic. The Grand Lodge of Free Masoui 
determuied to erect a building that would contain rooms for lodge pur 
poses and a large hall that could be used for entertainments, public 
meetings, etc. The location decided upon was the southeast corneiim, 
of Washington and Tennessee streets, now known as Capitol avenue' 
The corner-stone was laid on the 25th of October, but the building i^ 
was not finally completed until 1850. The convention to revise the con- 
stitution of the state held its sessions in the pultllc hall in 1850. * 

First Wholesale House— Among other improvements in business 
was the opening of the first wholesale dry goods store in Indianapolis, 
by Joseph Little & Co. The three or four years following were lui-! 
eventful, in the main, the city showing slow but steady growth, and 
another railroad or two began to make pretentions to public utility, 
and the Union Railway Company was organized, with the idea of bring- 
ing all the railroads into one central station. 

First Telegraph Line — In 1848 the first telegraph lina to the city 
was constructel, reaching to Dayton, Ohio. 

First Gas Lighting Company— In 1851 a company was chartered 
to furnish gas light to the citizens, but it was not until 1854 the city 
took any gas for the streets,, and then only for a few lamps. In 1852.' 
the legislature granted a charter for the Northwestern Christian Uni- 
versity, and plans were adopted to raise funds for the construction of! 
the necessary buildings. The same year the Grand Lodge of Odd Fel- 
lows began the erection of a building on the northeast corner of Wash- 
ington and Pennsylvania streets, and in the same year the city again > 
changed its form of government, surrendering the special charter and 
accepting the general law. This change was mainly occasioned be- 
cause the special charter limited the power of taxation to fifteen cents 
on the one hundred dollars, and it had been found totally inade- 
quate to the needs of the city. 

Building Permit Ordinance— Up to the close of the war there had 
been no steps taken by the city to mark the growth of the city in any 
way, but in 1864 the council passed an ordinance requiring those pro- 
posing to build to take out permits, and since then there has been a 
record by which the changes could be noted. 

First Street Railway— In 1863 the first attempt was made to con- 
struct a street railroad. Two companies applied for a charter, and aftar 
a long delay and a bitter fight a charter was granted to the Citizens' 
Company, and by 1866 about seven miles of track was completed. The 
first line was that on Illinois street, and this was opened in June, 1864, 
the mayor of the city driving a car over it. 




A COMPREHENSIVE OUTLINE DESCRIPTION OF THE WHOLE CITY— AREA. 
POPULATION. WEALTH, STATISTICS, ETC. 

Indianapolis i« today the largest Inland city on the Ainorioan contl- 
Mit. and oni' of the most Important railroad contcrs in tiiis <vintry. 
. is, too, one of the iiandsomest cities, jind one of tlie most prosperous 
id pro;;rcssive. Its ^rrowth iias been pra<ti<ally tliat of only two dec- 
les. Within that time it has enier;;«'(l from a ninililin;; villa;,'e-iilie 
iWM into a city of ma';ni(icent Imsincss l)l<»cl<s, pulilic Imildin^s and 
indsome residences. It is the comnn-rcial, industrial, .social, ri'lijiions. 
lucational, political and governmental center of Indiana— rich in nat- 
ral resources and one of the most progressive states in the union. It 
. more typically a capital of a state than any other city in the coun- 
•}' and is rcco^'nizcd as such In all parts of the United States. 

The Area actually witliin tlie city Is over thirty siiuare miles. The 
ri^'iiiai i)Iat was one mile siiuare, and for many years after tlie tirst 
lylM}^ off of the town it kept within tliosf> bounds. 

The Population has grown in a wond«'rful manner during the last 
venty years. In l.STU the population was 48,244; In 1880 It had grown 
) 75,1 1")*;. In 1890 it showed another great advance, the returns show- 
ig lor),4.'5(;, and, according to the United States ceusus for IfKX), the 
ctual pojailatlon was 170,()().'l, including Irvington, a suburb, which 
as since Ijccu added to the city. Nearly every nationality on the globe 
represented in this population. Of the foreign born the (iermans 
redominate, closely followed by the Irish. The i>opulation is inclus- 
ions and thrifty, there being fewer idle men in Indianapi>ils than in 
ny other city, of its size. Hundreds of workingmen own their own 
omes, and while there is not in the city any great aggregation of 
•ealth, as Is found in the other large cities of the country, there is 
ot that depth of poverty to he found. The estimated i)opulation of 
Qdianapolis for 1909 is 250,000. 

The Municipal Administration is conducted by a Mayor and the 
eads of the various departments. The Mayor is elected by a popular 
ote for the term of four years, and he appoints the members of the 
arious boards. Municipal legislation is in the hands of a council com- 
osed of nine members, who are elected by the city at large; six from 
tie majority party and three from the minority party. 



36 HYMAN'8 HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

The City Charter — The city of Indianapolis became an incorf 
rated town September 3, 1832. Prior to that time the business of tli 
town had been administered under the laws of the state. The legisl 
ture granted the city its first charter in 1836; this was superseded 1 
another charter in 1847, and under its provisions the first Mayor 
Indianapolis was elected. In 1891 the legislature granted the city 
special charter which was approved March 6, 1891. With minor ameni 
ments and additions the city is now operating under this charter. 

Mayors of Indianapolis were as follows: Samuel Henderson, 184 
1849; Horatio C. Newcomb, 1849-1851; Caleb Scudder, 1851-1854; Jam< 
McCready, 1854-1856; Henry F. West, 1856; Charles Conlon, 1856; Wi 
liam J. Wallace, 1856-1858; Samuel D. Maxwell, 1858-1863; John Cave: 
1863-1867; Daniel Macauley, 1867-1873; James L. Mitchell, 1873-187f 
John Caven, 1875-1881; Daniel W. Grubbs, 1881-1884; J. L. McMaster 
1884-1886; C. S. Denny, 1886-1890; T. L. Sullivan, 1890-1893; C 
Denny, 1893-1896; Thomas Taggart, 1896-1901; C. A. Bookwalter, 190 
1903; John W. Holtzman, 1903-1905; C. A. Bookwalter, 1905-1910. 

The City Finances — According to the last report of the comptrolW 
the gross cash balance January 1, 1909, was $514,869.12; from taxe; 
$1,453,128.25; total current receipts, $2,013,807.27; total current expend 
tures, $1,977,833.39. The bonded indebtedness January 1, 1909, wa 
$2,771,800. The expenditures for 1908 were: Finance departmen 
$246,150.49; law department, $32,645.23; public works, $914,447.54 
public parks, $151,335.59; public safety, $654,065.17; public health an^ 
charity, $130,524.96. 

The Judiciary is partly under city authority and partly under tha 
of the state. It is all elected. The Police Judge is elected for a tern 
of four years and has a salary of $2,500.00. The Judge of the Crimina 
Court is elected for a term of four years and has a salary of $4,000.0' 
per year. The Judge of the Juvenile Court is elected for a term 0( 
four years with a salary of $2,500.00. The Superior Court has fivn 
judges, each elected for four years at a salary of $5,000.00 per annum 
The Judge of the Circuit Court is elected for a term of six yearn 
with a salary of $5,000.00 per annum. The Judge of the Probate Cour 
is elected for a term of four years with a salary of $5,000.00. Ther<r 
are also a number of Justices of the Peace, having limited jurisdictioni 

The Police Department is under the control of the Board of Public 
Safety. It is composed of one superintendent, one lieutenant, 19 ser 
geants and 187 patrolmen. In addition there is a detective force com 
sisting of one captain and 11 detectives. Connected with the polic( 
force are two matrons of the female department, three telegrapll 
operators, one custodian, one electrician, two engineers, three clerks 
one bailiff, two board of health officers, three humane officers, one 
board of children's guardians' officer, the Bertillon system and an 
efficient bicycle corps, plain clothes and corner men. 



38 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLL"^. 

The Fire Department is under the control of the Board of Publin 
Safety and consists of one chief, three assistant chiefs, one superintend 
end of telegraph, one foreman of fire alarm telegraph, one veterinary 
three telegraph operators, three tower watchmen, three line men, 3( 
captains, 38 lieutenants, 11 engineers and 146 firemen, a total of 261 
men. The department is equipped with the latest improved fire de^ 
partment apparatus. 

The Executive and administrative authority of the city is vested 
in the Mayor, City Clerk and certain boards. The Mayor receives a: 
salary of $4,000.00 per year and is elected for a term of four years. 

The Department of Finance is under the charge of the comptroller; 
who is appointed by the Mayor, with a salary of $3,000. All warrants 
on the treasury must be drawn by him. 

The Department of Law is under the charge of the corporation! 
counsel, the city attorney and one assistant city attorney, appointed by 
the Mayor. 

The Department of Public Works consists of three commissioners 
appointed by the Mayor. The board has control of the streets and all 
public buildings of the city. Each commissioner has a salary of $2,000 
a year. 

The Board of Public Safety consists of three commissioners ap- 
pointed by the Mayor, at a salary of $1,200 each. This board has con- 
trol of the police and fire departments. 

The Department of Health and Charities consists of a board off 
three commissioners appointed by the Mayor. The board has direct i 
control of all regulations for public health. The members of the board 
must be physicians. 

The Department of Parks is composed of four commissioners ap- 
pointed by the Mayor, for four years, and who serve without compen- 
sation. They have charge of all the public parks. 

The Number of Buildings, including dwelling and business houses, 
makes a total of about 60,000. In 1908 there were 4,012 building per- 
mits issued for a value of $5,530,731.80. 

Streets and Sewers — The total length of streets of the city is 
about 500 miles, of which nearly 166 are permanently improved and 
the rest graveled. There are over 224 miles of sewers. The streets are 
lighted by gas and electricity, there being about 1,800 electric lights 
and 500 gas and vapor lights. 

The Water Supply is furnished by the Indianapolis Water Com- 
pany through their slow, sand-filtered system, and from deep wells 
located some few miles from the city, which is brought here through 
large iron mains and supplied by direct pressure from pumping sta- 
tions. The water is pure and the supply is abundant for all purposes. 

The Military Establishment of Indianapolis consists of the First 



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ARMORY OF BATTERY A, NATIONAL GUARD 



Battalion of the Second Regiment of the National Guard, composed of 
Companies A, C, D and H, and Battery A. 

The U. S. Army Post, "Fort Benjamin Harrison," is located about 
eleven miles northeast of the citj', where the Government has arranged 
for the care of a regiment of regulars. The buildings for the officers 
and barracks for the troops were completed in 1907, and this post is 
regarded as one of the best equipped in the United States. It is reached 
by electric cars every hour, and is one of the points of greatest interest 
about the city. 

The City Building, one of the most attractive public buildings in 
the city, was erected in 1.S97. It is a handsome edifice, three stories in 
height and built of Indiana oolitic limestone. Here are located the 
city clerk's office, superintendent of police, city police court, Bertillon 
department, detective department, bicycle corps, bailiff of police court, 
juvenile court, police patrol, council chamber, station house, morgue 
and city dispensary. 

Tomlinson Hall — Among the generous citizens of Indianapolis some 
years ago was Mr. Daniel Tomlinson. After his death, on opening his 
will, it was found that he had devised a large amount of real estate 



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and other property to the city for the erectiou of a public building, 
providinj; in his will that the building should be erected on the west 
end of what is known as East Market S(iuare. The devise was ac- 
cepted by the city and the bequest taken possession of. Nothing was- 
done, however, toward carrying out the wishes of the testator for sev- 
eral years. Some attempts were then made to use the money as in- 
tended by Mr. Tomlinson, but at every effort hostility was aroused, 
until at last the matter was made an issue at a city election. The 
council then took steps and the present Tomlinson Hall was built in 
1885. 

Marion County Court House is one of the largest and most im- 
posing buildings in the city. It was completed in 1877, at a cost of 
$1,750,000. It is occupied by the county offices and the circuit, superior 
and criminal courts, Indiana Bar Association library, Marion county 
library, county clerk, recorder, treasurer, assessor, sheriff, coroner, com- 
missioners, surveyor, etc. 

The County Jail was built in 1892 and is architecturally one of the 
best built buildings in the city. It is constructed of Indiana oolitic 
limestone and cost S175,000. The sheriff's residence is located in the 
building. 




CITY BUILDING. 



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MARION COUNTY JAIL. 

The Workhouse is located iu the northwestern part of the city, on 
West Tweuty-jfirst street. It is a large brick structure and is provided 
with 160 cells. Connected with the institution is twelve acres of ground, 
which is kept under cultivation. Prisoners from the city and county 
courts are sent here. 

Indiana Woman's Prison and Indiana Industrial School for Girls 
are located on East Michigan and Randolph streets. They are main- 
tained by the state, under the charge of a superintendent appointed by 
a ))oard of managers composed entirely of women and approved by the 
Governor. 

The State House is the largest and most imposing structure in the 
city. It is built of Indiana oolitic limestone, the interior being finished 
in marble. It was begun in 1878 and completed in 1888, at a cost of 
nearly $2,000,000, and is the only great public building in the countiy 
built within the original estimate of cost. It is located in the heart 
of the business section of the city, in the center of a plot of ground 
containing over eight acres. Here are the offices of the governor of 
Indiana, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, attorney-general, re- 
porter of supreme court, bureau of statistics, department of geology, 



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INC/^NA PYTHIAN BUILDING. 



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RESIDENCE GENERAL HARRISON ON NORTH DELAWARE STREET. 



adjutant-general, quartermaster-general, custodian and engineer, de- 
partment of inspection, state labor commission, superintendent of public 
insti'uction, state library, state law library, state museum, state board 
of health and charities, state board of agriculture, board of medical ex- 
amination, and the supreme and appellate courts of the state. \ 
U. S. Court House and Postoffice is the only architectural repre- 
sentative of the federal government in the city. The old buildings were 
sold for ^lOO.lOO in 3900. The new federal building erected in Indi- 
anapolis was authorized by an act of congress, approved March 1, 1899, 
which appropriated $1,500,000 for the structure. During 1900 the gov- 
ernment acquired possession of the whole square lying between Penn- 
sylvania and Meridian and Ohio and New York streets by paying the 
various owners of the property a total of $626,000. The plans of the 
building were opened to competition and Rankin & Kellogg, of Phila- 
delphia, were the successful architects. The building is of generous pro- 
portions and magniricent conception. The length of the building over 
all is 355 feet 5 inches. This is exclusive of step:^ and approaches. The 
depth over all, exclusive of steps and approaches, is 172 feet 6 inches. 
The height over all, from sidewalk, is 91 feet. The work on the excava- 
tions for the new building began in May, 1902; the building was com- 



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UNIVERSITY CLUB. 

yleted in 1904. With the exception of the U. S. weather bureau, the 1 
S. army recruiting office and the bureau of animal industries, all tl' 
offices of the government are located in this building. 

Business of the Postoffice — The growth of the business of the pos 
office during the past twenty-two years is a striking index of the wo: 
derful and substantial development of Indianapolis. In 1881 there wei 
39 carriers and 38 clerks; on July 1, 1909, 147 carriers and 50 substitutci 
and 25 special delivery boys. Then the annual income was less tha; 
$150,000. June 30, 1909, the income was $1,048,811.90. Indianapolis 
now in the highest class affecting the salary of the postmaster. In 18J 
it must be taken into consideration the rate was three cents a half-ounc« 
now it is two cents an ounce, or one-third as much. From July 1, 190 
to Juna 30, 1909, there were dispatched from the office 80,677,400 letter 
postal cards and sealed packages; 38,549,100 all other classes of ma; 
matter; 89,842 special delivery letters — a total of 129,316,342 pieces ( 
mail. Number of mail pouches received, 67,154; number of sacks of pape 
received, 303,911; number of letter pouches dispatched, 70,450; numb( 
sacks of paper mail dispatched, 456,136. In addition to the main offici 
there are thirty-seven substations where money orders, stamps and po 
tal cards can be purchased, employing thirty-seven substation supe 




ODD FELLOWS BUILDING. 



50 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

iiitoiulents. The salary of the postmaster is ?0,(*00 a year. The Indi 
anapolis postolfice has been established eighty years, and the followin 
is a list of tlie postmasters: Samuel Henderson, 1822; John Caii: 
1831 ; Joseph Moore, 1841 (removed by I'resident Tyler one month afle 
appointment and John Cain appointed) ; Livingston Dunlaj), 184.1; Alex 
antler W. Kussell, 1S4D (died before his term expired and his son nji 
pointed in his place) ; James Russell, 18")! ; William W, Wick, 185;j 
John M. TalbOtt, 1807; A. H. Conner, 18(11; D. G. Rose, 1800; W. R 
Ilolloway, 18U9; J. A. Wildman, 1881; Aquilla Jones, Sr., 1885; William 
Wallace, 1889 (died April 9, 1891) ; Edward P. Thomson, 1891; Alben 
Sahm, 1894; James W. Hess, 1898 (died June, 19U0) ; George F. Mc(Jin 
nis, 1900; Henry W. Bennett, 1905, resigned May, 1908; Robt. H. Bry 
son. May, 1908. 

Other Federal Officers and Officials are I'nited States marshal 
surveyor of customs, revenue collector, pension agent, special examinci 
of pensions, United States weather bureau and the bureau of anima! 
industry. 

The Belt Railroad — One of the most important features of the rail 
road system of Indianapolis is the Belt line, which connects all the 
railroads which enter the city. It runs about three-fourths of the way 
around the entire citj', and along its line are many of the most im- 
portant manufacturing establishments, and the stock yards. Over it all 
freight passing from one road to another is transported. 

The Union Railway Lines — Early in the railroad history of Indian- 
ajTolis some of her enterprising citizens and railroad managers con- 
ceived the idea of bringing all the lines into one central passenger sta- 
tion. To this end the Union Railway Company was chartered, and 
tracks through the city were laid. This company now owns and man- 
ages the great Union Station, from which 170 passenger trains enter 
and depart every twenty-four hours over eighteen railway lines. 

The Street Railway System — Electricity is used as the motive 
power. The system reaches to every part of the city, operating over 136 
miles of track. The electric roads extend to all the suburbs, giving 
ready access to the city for those who live in the outlying districts. 
Strangers arriving in the city can reach all the hotels or any point of 
interest from either the Union Railway or Traction Terminal stations 
by street cars. 

Interurban Railways — There are at present fourteen distinct inter- 
urban lines entering the city, operating directly or by connection with 
more than twenty-five lines in Indiana and adjoining states. These 
lines operate trains with hourly service that come into the great ter- 
minal station in the very heart of the city. All interurban electric rail- 
way companies enter the city over the lines of the Indianapolis Ter- 
minal Traction Company. 



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51 




SCENE ON FALL CREEK. 



The Custom House Is a very Important adjunct to the trade of 
he city. The value of the poods inii)orted Into the district of Indian- 
apolis for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1909, was $481,945; total en- 
;ries, 907; duties collected, $183,159.75. 

Masonic Temple corner of Illinois and North streets, is one of 
he most beautiful structures of the kind in the country. The building 
s designed along classic lines in the Greek-Tonic style, is very massive 
ind of monumental character. It is 100 feet high, with 150 feet on 
Vorth street and 130 feet on Illinois street. The entire exterior is of 
Bedford oolitic stone and the structure is strictly fireproof. The build- 
ing was erected under the direction of the Indianapolis Masonic Tem- 
ple Association in 1908. 

Odd Fellows Building and Grand Lodge Hall, at the corner of 
Washington and Pennsylvania streets, is one of the most notable addi- 
tions to the many fine structures that have been erected in Indianapolis 
n recent years. Though it has only thirteen stories it is equivalent in 
height to a fifteen-story building by reason of the high auditorium 
which occupies the top floor. The twelfth floor is used for Grand 
Lodge offices and the top floor contains an auditorium to seat 1,500 per- 
sons. The exterior is entirely of oolitic limestone which is enriched 



52 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

by carvings, executed in a bold and artistic manner, and so distributofi 
throughout the design as to give the building a sense of good taste an 
refinement. The main entrance is at the north end of the building on 
Pennsylvania street and is expressed by a massive stone entrance en 
riched by beautifully wrought carvings and the doors are entirely of 
bronze metal. 

Indiana Pythian Building, which was dedicated August 14, 1907, is 
located at the intersection of Pennsylvania street and Massachusetts 
avenue. It is one of the monuments that marks the new building era 
of the city and accentuates the marked difference in the appearance of 
the "down-town district" that has occurred in recent years. 

Lemcke Building is one of the city's most popular and attractive 
office buildings. It is located on the northeast corner of Pennsylvania 
and Market streets, the very center of the financial district of Indian- 
apolis. It was erected in 1896 by Hon. Julius A. Lemcke, formerly 
treasurer of the state of Indiana. Owing to the great demand for 
rooms in the building it was remodeled and three stories were added to 
it in 1906, together with the most complete and modern elevator service 
and office conveniences. The management of this building is particu- 
larly noted for the excellent service and attention given to its tenants. 
The building consists of ten stories, of steel construction, faced with 
red pressed brick, and is very attractive in appearance. 

The City Hall Building — The ground was purchased at the north- 
west corner of Alabama and Ohio streets, October 30, 1907, on whidi 
to erect the City Hall building at a cost of $115,000.00. Building opera- 
tions were begun in 1909, and on July 27, 1909, the corner stone was 
laid. Before the construction of this building the city oflSces were in 
rented quarters in different portions of the city. For many years the 
city rented rooms for the different offices in the Marion county court 
house. The building cost about $700,000.00 and is one of the most im- 
posing structures- in the city and one of the most important works of 
the administration of Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter. 

Murat Temple of the A. A. O. M. S. is one of the most unique 
buildings in America and one of the sights of Indianapolis. In it is 
located the Murat Theater, said to be one of the finest and most com- 
plete in the country. It is located at the intersection of Massachusetts 
avenue and Alabama and Michigan streets. The corner stone was laid 
March 13, 1909, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the charter of Murat 
Temple of the Mystic Shrine. Prior to the erection of this building 
Murat Temple had its home in the Scottish Rite building. The erec- 
tion of this building is due to the initiative Elias J. Jacoby. 




TnOROUGnrARK «''AD0RNMENT3 




STREETS, AVENUES, PARKS, DRIVES. MONUMENTS, STATUES 
FOUNTAINS, ETC. 

In Iiiilianni)oIis the center of attraction is ^lonunient Place. Orlf:- 
Inally it was l<n<)\vn as the Circle, and was desinnetl by those who made 
the lirsl jtlat of tlic city as the spot upou which to erect the mansion 

of the executive 
of the state of In- 
diana. Now it Is 
the location of the 
greatest m o n u - 
ment In the world 
erected to c o m - 
memorate the ser- 
vices of its citizen 
soldiery of the 
state, and it is tlio 
city's chief atlorn- 
nient. 
The Indiana 

State Soldiers' 
and Sailors' 
Monument- 
Indianapolis has 
the proud distinc- 
tion of containin;^ 
the first m o n u - 
ment ever erected 
directly in honor 
of the private sol- 
dier. It is also 
one of the few 
r(>iil worlcs of art 

■ _^ in tliis line to l»e 

found in America. 
OLIVER p. MORTON. It IS Hot a plalu 




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PEACE GrtOUPS, INDIANA SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' MONUMENT 



and unsightly shaft like that on Bunker HIII or in Washington City 
but Is a beautiful obelisk of artistic design. It was designed by Bruno 
Schmidt, the great German architect. Its construction was authorized 
by an act of the general assembly of the state of Indiana, and passed 
at the session of 1887. This act appropriated the sum of $20i>,0(»0 to 
defray the cost of erection, and empowered certain of the state officers 



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65 




WAR GROUPS, INDIANA SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' MONUMENT. 



to appoint five conuuissioners -svbo should have cliavfre of the work. In 
addition to tlie amount appropriated by the legislature, the sum raised 
by the monument committee of the G. A. R. was paid over to the com- 
missioners to be expended by them. In 1891 the state legislature made 
a further appropriation of $100,000 to aid in the construction. It was 
completed at a cost in excess of $500,000 and was dedicated with fitting 



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ci'iviuouit's, atti'iidi'd Y 
thousands of citizen 
from all parts of tl 
state. May 15. 1902. : 
is constructed of Ind 
ana oolitic limestoni 
The parli in which 
stands has an area c 
3.12 acres, and lies a 
the intersection of M( 
ridian and Markc 
streets. It is surroundet 
by a circular street 
p a V e d with asphalt 
There are four a p 
proaclu's to the uionu 
ment from the surround 
ing street, the ap 
proaches on the nortl 
and south sides leading 
directly to the stairwaj 
liy which the terract 
siu-roundinj; the base ot 
the pedestal shaft is 
reached. Themonument,i 
including the crowning: 
figure, is 284i^ feet in 
height. The top of the 
monument is reached by 
an elevator and stair- 
way from the base of 
the interior of the shaft. A magnificent view of the city of Indianapolis 
and tlie surrounding country is ol)taiued from the top of the monument. 
Monuments to Notable Men— Four epochs in the history of Indiana 
are commemorated by bronze statues of representative men of the 
times occupying positions around the monument between the converg- 
ing points of the intersecting streets. These are the period of the j 
Revolution, represented liy a statue of Oeorge Rogers Clarlc; the war • 
with Mexico, bj' a statue of Governor Whitcomb; tlie war of 1812 and i 
the Battle of Tippecanoe, by the statue of William Henry Harrison: 
and the war for the Union by Indiana's great war governor, Oliver I'. 
Morton. 

George Rogers Clark Statue stands on the northwest of the monu- 
ment and represents that dauntless commander leading his little band 



GEORGE ROGERS CLARK. 



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of uu'ii to the capture of Fort Sackvillo from the hands of the Britis 
To Clark, more than to any other man, is the United States indebtt 
for the aequisition of the territory northwest of tlie Oliio river. Tl 
statue was desi^jrned by John II. I.Ialioney, of Indianapolis. 

William Henry Harrison Statue occupies a pcsitiou nortlieast ( 
tlie soldiers' nioiiuincnt and is a littinj; memorial of tlie period of ll 
Revolutionary war. (ieneral Harrison was appcdnted first {governor < 
Indiana territory in 1800, and during the twelve years he served f 
executive of the embryo state he extinjruished the Indian titles t 
more than twenty-nine million acres of land now included in the stal 
of Indiana. His campaign ajjrainst the Indians culminated in the l)a 
tie of Tippecanoe. Novenil>er 7. ISll. This statue was desiguetl !> 
John n. Mahoney. of Indianapolis. 
James Whitcomb 

Statue 
Com m e m o r a t e s 
the third period in 
the military his- 
t o r y of Indiana, 
and stands to tlie 
southwest of the 
monument. Dur- 
ing his adminis- 
tration the w a r 
with Mexico oc- 
curred, lasting 
through the years 
lS4(i-47-48. D u r- 
ing the six years 
he served as gov- 
ernor of Indiana 
he did much to re- 
store the state's 
credit, which had 
been impaired by 
the failure of the 
internal improve- 
ment system, and 
it was 1 a r g e 1 y 
through h i s ef- 
forts that a senti- 
ment was created 
among the people 
in favor of the es- 

COVERNOR JAMES WHITCOMB. 





HENDRICKS MONUMENT ON STATE-HOUSE GROUNDS. 



60 



//ilMNN liwnnnnh nl l\ lUWiruUS. 



talillMhiiu'iit of iK'iifVdli'iit iiiitl ri-r<iriiiiiti>r.v iiiMtltiitlutiN. TIiIh Kta 
wiiN (IrKitnx**! I>y .lohii II. .Miiiioiii>y. of IiHliaiiaixillH. 

Oliver P. Morton Sta'ue Htamls to th«> Noiitlu*aMt of the Mnldi 
:iii>iiiiiiii-iit. At'iir tlif ili-:ith nf tSnvfrimr Morton, In 1S77. IiIh frl 
cuucelviil the iihiii of fifitlii^ a Ktatur in IndlanaiNillM, lu c>oiuiu<-niort 



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William henky harrison. 

tlon of his inestinnililo sorvloo «lurin;r tho war for th«> Fnion: and to 
carry this plan into effect the "M«»rton Memorial Association" was or- 
pmi/.iHl. A bronze statue of (Jovernor Morton was cast, for which 
th»' association paiil $1I.(MM». Hy the authority of the le«lslature the 
statue wiis placed in tlie center of Circle Park, where It stood until til* 
ere*-tion of the soldiers' monument, when it was reiuovc«l to the soiii 



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UYSIAS'.S ll.\\l>lHH)K or JMH WAJ'OIJS. 



east to repri'si'Ht tlic fourth lurlotl in the military hl.story of the Htt'* 
He will be known to future KeitenitlonM. uh he 1m to the preMent 
Imllnna'K >;reat war governor. Thin statue wum dottlKniMl by Fraiikiii 
SlniinoiiM, of Itonie. Italy, and was i-aKt there. 

Schuyler Colfax Statue— TIh* lirst citizen of liuliana to r«iu-h • 
viee |)if>iileiitial <h;iir was Srlniyler Colfax, who had Hervinl tl 
terms as speakt-r ut the national house of n-presentatlves. He wa 
leading' nieniln-r of the Odd Fellows, and to his nu-mory that orKun. .. 
tlon has ere«tetl a bronze statue in University Tark. It wag erected ii 
1S87. The designer was Laredo Taft "f 
ChieaKO. 

Thomas A. Hendricks Statue — Gi)\- 
ernor, seiiat<tr ami viie jiresiilcnt of tin- 
I'nlted States, Thomas A. Hendricks was 
one of the distinguished sons of Indiana, 
and to him the i)eople of the state have 
erected a bronze statue in the southeast 
corner of the state-house pounds. It 
was erected by popular subscription, and 
unveiled in .Inly. 1S!H>. The statue itself 
Is fourteen feet six inches hlKh. and the 
monument as a whole has a hei^'ht of 
thirty-ei;:ht feet six inclies. The statue 
Is of bronze; the pedestal is of Havanu 
jrranlte from the quarries at Lake Ma^'- 
giore, Italy. Two allegorical statues rep- 
resenting "History" and "Peace" stand 
upon the base of the monument to its 
ri^ht and left. The monument was de- 
signed by It. II. Parks, of Floreiic*', 
Italy. 

Statue of Gen. Henry W. Lawton, 
who lell at San .Mateo, I'hilippine Islands, 
December IJ), 18tH), stands on the south- 
west comer of the county court house jrrounds. It was unvtMle^l M 
30, lfM)7, with most inpressive services, attended by Presiih-nt Ko- 
velt, and was built as a tribute to the memory of (Jeneral Lawton 
the ptMtple of Indiana. It was desi;rned by the noted sculjitor Niehau-. 

Monument to Governor Morton, which stands at the east entm 
to the state house, was unveiled .July IVJ. I'.MJT. It Is the se«'ond st:i 
erecteil In the city, and Is a tribute of the state to the memory of i 
proat "War Governor." Throu^ih the efforts of the G. A. R. a bill w 
pas.sed by the le^'islature of 1!M>."> appropriatlim $:ir>,000 for the purp' 
The hjaire was designed by Uudolph Schwartz. 





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BENJAMIN HARRISON MONUMENT. 



Benjamin Harrison Monument was erected at the south edge of 
Qlversity Park. opi)Osite the Federal building, by the Benjamin Har- 
son Monument Association and unveiled October, 1908. It had its in- 
ption in the desire of friends of the late President Harrison through- 
it the country to perpetuate the memory of his life and services in 
le city of his residence among the people he loved and with whom he 
)ent the larger part of his mature years. 



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nviiAs s u.wniiooK oy i\niA\AP0Li8. 



The Park System— lnillanaiH»ll8 l>o^ii the work of tnilltline pari 
oil a syKtoniutiL' phiti in 181>5, wUt'ii J. Clyde Tower wum apiioluted pai 
engineer. 

Riverside Park Im tlie lar^eMt and nioKt pretentious park in the cit. 
The lands eniliracetl l»y It were purrliastHl in isus and contain '.n' 
aereH. Wliite river runs tlirouuli tlje park, tlie wnler of wld«-li is iitl 
Iz»h1 for lioatiiiK purposes iiy tlie ere<-tli)n of a sulistantiai dam, \\\ 
is one of tlie handsomest masonry stru«-lnres of its kind in the t>, : 
try. A sph'iidid Itoulevard stretelies alonjj the river Muffs within 
park. Kolf links have been established, and the eluh house of the Cai... 
club i8 located Ijere. One of the most entertaining featureH of this par 
Is the collection of birds and animals. 





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UNIVERSITY SQUARE. 



Garfield Park is locat(Hl in the southeastern section nf the city 
coiiiaiiis aliuut IKS acres. It is one of the most pleasiiij: bits of i: 
si-apc ill till- city. 

Military Park lies between New York street and the Indiana < 
tral canal on the north and south, and West and Blackford streets 
the east and west, and Includes fourteen acres. In the early days of ' 
city's history It was known as the "Military Ile.servation." and was 
place where the militia musters were held. All the military comi>;i 
of the city durin;; the pioneer days camped aut^ drilled there, aut; 



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//J 1/ l.N-.N // lV/J/n»(*A OF i\OIA\Ai'OUti. 



Ihv (iiiif <>r iti<- Itlarkliinvk «tiittir«*ak 300 Iiidlniiti initltln riiiji|Mtl tl 
iKMorf uitirrlilni; to Clilracu. It wiik uIkii tin* ilrMt caiiipiiiK t;n>uii<| 
liitllaiia'M iiiiota of mIx r«*KliiM'iilM iiiitltT I'rt'xiilfiit I.lii«-<>|irH (Irxt 
for irtMtpM, aiitl tlirout:iM>ut tlic war It waH iimhI hk a «-aiiip uruuiid. 
|Nirk wnH tlii'ii known aH Caiiip Sullivan. Many of tlu* uUI fortf<t tl 
Ktlll Klantl. with Muuii' UumlrttU ut yuuiiKi-r tn^wtli. A Iari;t* fuual 
\» Hltuutitl 111 the ciMitPr uf thi> park at thc> ni(H>tlUi; place of Uio 
verBhiB pathways. 




SCCNE IN RIVERSlOe PARK. 

University Square f<»nii»rlh«'M fcnir acn'M. lyliiK hetwtnMi I'mimyl. 
vnnia and .Mi*ridlaii HtroftH <>n tli«> I'aNt and wt>Ht. and N'crniont nnd 
Nfw York KtrfflH on the iiorlli and Koutli. It was the Klt«> of a nn|\ 
8l(y that MuiirlMhed from IStl to lH4tl. and tliUM a(>(|ulr«*ii Um iiatue. 
Ktntue of Mehtiyler ('olfax MtuiuU In the Houthwextern Hide. 

St. Clair Square lulJohiN the i:roundM of the InNiliutlou for t 
IIIIimI nil ilif north, froui Meridian to reniiMylvaiihi Mire.'tit. extendi 
to St. t'lalr Ktret-t. It Ih four aerex In extent, and In Iim center tUvrv 
n fountain. Kenrhetl l»y .\«»rth reniiHylvaiila niieet earn. 

BrooktiJr Park !•* one of tin* new atldltlons to tin- park ari>:iH. ji 
In lo<iit<-<i hi the i-axterii part nf the city. It roiitaiii> at mil mi :if . 
of betiutlfully wooded laud. 



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FOOT BRIDGE OVER ROGUE'S RUN IN SPADES PLACE. 




BRIDGE OVER LAQOON, GARFIELD PARK. 



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iiYM.w's nwiuiooh or /\ in waj-olin. 



HiKhland Square, f<»riinTly llu- t»Ul Nohlt- liuiiu-Mti-ail, i-oriu'r of Mt] 
luwi' iiihI HlKlilaiui iivcmu^M, Ih one ut tbi* prcttleiit Hiuall parkn In u| 
city. 

InJinnola Place i>* Icx-ati-ii mi the wotit Hide of the rlvt-r ou \VaHhIn|| 

toil sticit illlil colltillns two lUTl'S. 

Spades F*lace, i"«»iitainiiiu aUout 1m inifs, 8 acn'H of which werl 
doiiat«'«l to the iltv fur park pur|nis«'s by M. 11. Spa«lcH. a well-knowf 
liu.slni>.s.s man, l.s located in the eastern part of the city. 




MORTON MONUMENT ON STATE HOUSE GROUNDS. 



Other Parks and F*ark Places are Klniwood Place, Fletcher Place.' 
fJreeiilawn, McCarty I'Luf, .Morris Park, Morttui Place, Wayne Plai-e; 
and Hendricks Place. 

Fairview Park is the niost popular outing pla«e near Indianapolis. . 
It is the proi)erty of the street car company, is locatinl seven ndlea : 
northwest of the city and Is a beautiful expanse of about 'JtiO acres of 
wooihHl hills and raviiu's overlooking White river ami the Indiana ('•Mi- 
tral ••anal. Ample stn'et «-ar servi«v is maintained regularly b.tween 
the park and the <-ity, sutHcient to handle the larjre crowds tiiat attend 
IL The park Is well supplied with amusement features, and a well- 
stocked restaurant c-onducled at popular prices. 




VIEW ON CYCLE PATH AND CANAL. 




VIEW ON CYCLE PATH AND CANAL. 



70 



in ,1 i\s iiwninnth nr r\ dlw m'olis. 



ThoiouKhl'ares — 'I'lils tity can lay clalui to linvine Bonio of tbft 
hamlMHiust striH'tH niid nveuueM of any cltj' in tlio country, in th 
onjrlual plattlnu tlu« strtfts wiTi' niatlo broad, but Home haw iKfu iiaj 
rowftl In r«'<t'nt years. 

Washington Street l^^ thi' niain stn-j-t of tlu' city riiiininK cast an 
west. 1 1 is Iju irct lri»ni curlt ti» <-urli. with siilcwalkK of proiKirtutMul 
width. Ah>nK this street from Capitol avenue, on the west, to Alalmnm 
on the east. Is conducttnl the leading' retail trade of the city. It | 
crosstHl at rl>;ht angles by numerous streets, and from It runnlnt; i 
the soutln-ast and to the southwest are tw«i broad avemies. Many o 
the liusiiicss l>Ioel\s are of modern style and structure and som<- o 
tlicin arc very ini|>osinK i" Miiiicjirjince. Tiie extreme width of the stre*- 




BOULeVARO IN RIVERSIDE PARK. 



and the sidewalks makes it a ;rrand avenue for para«les. Notwithstand^l 
In^- the retail business transacted on the street Is very lar^e It never 
has the api>earance of belniu cmwdcil. This, with nearly all the prin- 
cipal strcH'ts of the city, is pave<l with asphaltum. but some of the < 
residence streets are pavetl with <'»Mlar lilocks. and a few with brick. 

Meridian Street is diviih^l into two parts, north ami south, l 
<liviiliiij,' liiK- licin;; Wasldii^rtoii street. It Is the «'onter street of ' 
original plat of the city, and «'.\tends from the extreme southern ]< 
to the «'Xticiiif norlhrrii, a distance of nearly seven niili's. .Siniili M 




VIEW IN NORTH MERIDIAN STREET 




VIEW IN FLETCHER AVENUL 



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UYUAS'S HAMmOOK OF l.\l)l.i\Al'OlJS. 



rUllaii strct't fnnii WuKhiiiKton to tli*> ( nlnii railway trackti \h dtntit 
aliuoMt I'xrliislvt'ly to tlu' wlioU-Half tratle. Ni-arly all thf ItulUlinpt al 
»>f iiiixU'rii style ami fiuiveiiU'iu-i's. N<»rth MiTlcliaii Htnu't, from <)1;| 
t«» the extrt'ine iiortlu-rn limit of tlu' city, Im tlfvotetl to reHltlcncott ail 
churclu'N. It is lu'iiutifully Kliadtil throuKlioiit Km LMitIre length, ail 
in the HUiumer tliue preHeiits u beautiful wo«Mlland scene. The reil 
deuces are all sot Itacli some distance from the street, hnvint; wel 
shatliHl ami welI-care<l-for lawns In front of them, kIvIiik to each one »| 
tiiem a viila-lilie apitearance. 




LOCKERBIE STREET. 



Delaware Street, that section lylnjr to the north of Massachu^ 
avenue, is notaiile not only for the reason that It Is one of the u. 
Deautlful residence streets In the country, but also for the fact that tb 
house of ex-rresideiit Harrison Is situated there. This particular sp<J 
Is tlie Mecca of ail visitors to the city. 

North Capitol Avenue is tin- oidy boulevardid sln-ct In the «-ity. an 
its tirmiy laid iii!i«;ul:iin roadway, extendin^r for three miles throug 
one of the most beautiful sections of the city, is Inviting to those wB 
delight to drive. The homestead of the late Vice-President IlendricI 
Is locatiKi on the southern end of this street, opposite the State-house. 

Lockerbie Street -A little street that has become famous becaui 
of Its association witli tlic Iloosicr poet, whose home Is situati-d in t 




VIEW IN MORTON PLACE. 




VIEW IN NORTH SENATE AVENUE. 



74 



II) \l WS II WiHuntK iH' l\ in W.M'OUH. 




SCENL ON CYCLE PATH, ROAD TO MILLERSVILLE. 



Is Lockerbie street. His liouu' has Ik'i'ii Ihti' for twenty years or iii" 
Mr. Riley's diseovery of Loelierl»ie strtn't iuipressetl liiin so iuucIj t! 
lie indited a poem to it that tirst appeared in tlie Indianapolis Jonrii 
'Hie part he refers to Is but a. bloek lonjj, a roadlnnl of jjravol, t;r»' 
sward on the sides, fine old trees with tlowers and lawns in front of i 
old-fashioned houses. The mareh of iniproveinent has not niarrtnl 
ori;;lnal quaintness and l)eauty and it is yet as when he wrote: 

"O, my Lockerbie street! You are fair to be seen— 
Be It noon of the day or the rare and serene 
Afternoon of the ni^ht— you are one to my heart 
Anil 1 love you above all tin* phrases of art. 
Tor no lan^iaj.'*' «"onld fraiiu* and no lips could repeat 
My rliyiiii'-liauntfd rapturt's of Locki-rliie strorti" 

Other Notable Streets air I'ciinsylvanla. Alaltaina ami X<'W .Frrsey 
strrcts ami I'aiU. I'.i oailway. ('ollc;,'c and ("cnlral avt-niics. 




LTMEDRALS. churches. SYNAGOaUES AND OTHER PLACES OF RELIGIOUS 
WORSHIP AND WORK— INSTITUTIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE 
POOR AND UNFORTUNATE-LAST RESTING PLACES. 

Indiana lias from tho earliest years of Its pioneer history jjiven due 

tcntion to tlie vital matters of inoraLs and rclijrion. In the early 

rench occupation tlie missionary priest was always tlie pioneer, wlio 

as on tli«> ;;round Umtx liefon* tlie iinmi^-aiits a|)peared. In the Anier- 

aii settlement of the west the settler canie lirst. Imt as soon as a small 

uiimiiiiity had been formed the earnest pione«'r preacher, full of fervor 

1(1 zciil, would come to rail the jteoitlc to a realization of their spiritual 

•<ds. In the autumn of IS'Jl— tlie <'lty luivinjr lieen laid out in April— 

ic people of the newly Incuhated metropolis had the gospel preached 

) them by ministers of three denominations. Eitlier Hezin Ilammond, 

Methodist circuit rider, of John McCluiif;, of the New Li^lit school, 

an he claimed as havlnj? been the first to preach in Indianapolis. They 

ame about the same time in IS'Jl, and accounts vary as to which was 

he earliest, but both came before the Kev. Ludlow (}. Haines, of the 

resliyterian cluirdi. 

The First Presbyterian Church is one of tho religious l;indmarlvs of 
lie cit.v, and with it is .associated the e.-irly history of rresbyterianism 
1 this stjite. The first Presltyterian sermon was preached in this city 
1 a jjrove south of the present state-house square by Uev. Ludlow G. 
I;iines, and in 1.S22 Uev. David (\ Proctor was ensajred as missionary 
or one year. The first churdi was orf,'anized and the first house of 
worship built in ISilo. The second one was built in 1S42 and was dedi- 
ited May (i, ISKi; it was located on the nortlie;ist corner of M;irket 
treet and the Circle. In ^H^\4 the foundation was l.-iid for the third 
difice that stood on the corner of New Yorlc and IN'unsylvania streets, 
intil llHil. when it was sold and torn down to make room for the new 
ederal building, and in October, 1903, dedicated tho new church on 
Sixteenth and Delaware streets. The plans embrace the best architec- 
tural features in the way of arrangement, lighting, heating and ven- 
;ilating. It is one of the finest contributions to church architecture in 
the city. 



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CHRIST CHURCH. 



SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 



The Second Presbyterian Church is located on the northwest cor- 
ner of Vermont and Pennsylvania streets. The society was formed iu 
1838, and occupied the Marion county seminary that stood on the south- 
west corner of University square until 1860. The Rev. Henry Ward 
Beecher was the first to officiate. After occupying the seminary for one 
year, the congregation moved to its own church on the northwest corner 
of Market street and the Circle. On September 19, 1847, Mr. Beecher 
closed his pastorate and removed to Brooklyn, N. Y. The beautiful 
stone edifice now occupied was opened for worship December 22, 18(17. 
It. was begtm in lSG-1 and the completed edifice was dedicated January 
9, 1870. In April, 1872, the National Sunday School convention met in 
this church and adopted the uniform Sunday school lesson system tliat 
is now used by 25,000,000 people throughout the world. There are lif- 
teen other Presbyterian churches in the city. 

Christ Church, Protestant Episcopal, is located on the northeast 
corner of Monument Place and Meridian street. This is one of the oldest 
and most strikingly handsome shrines of worship in the city. It is an 
example of the early English or plain-pointed styles of architecture. A 
notable feature of the building is the fine tower and spire that contain 
the chimes wliicli ring out in tlie successive seasons of festival and fast. 




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The parish and congregation of Christ church have been in existent 
since 1837. Its first shriue was built in 183S, which gave way for t! 
present structure in 1857. 

St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Cathedral is located on the souti|?> 
east corner of New York and Illinois streets. The style of the arctf 
tccture is the rural English Gothic of the twelfth century. The exteri»i| if' 

stri 




ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL. 

views of the building are striking. This parish was organized in 186<i 
The erection of the cathedral began in the spring of 1867 and opened fo^ 
worship June, 1868. Of this denomination there are five other placd 
of worship. 

First Baptist Church — The first assemblage of Baptists held in thi 
city for the purpose of establishing a church was in August, 1822. Th 
first meeting house was built in 1829, which was replaced by anothe 
more pretentious one that was destroyed by fire in 1861. It was the? 
that the site for the brick church was purchased, which was located oj 
the present site of the Star office. This building was destroyed by finj 
January 3, 1904, and the present imposing structure, northeast corne 
of Meridian and Vermont, was dedicated in November, 1906. There ar 
fourteen shrines of worship of this church in this city. 



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Mayflower Congregational Church, on the corner of Delaware and 
lixteeutli streets, is one of tlie notable places of worship. It was or- 
anized May 23, 1869. This denomination is represented by eight or- 
anizations in this city having houses of worship. 

Meridian=Street M. E. Church is located on the northeast comer 
C Meridian and St. Clair streets. This edifice replaces the one formerly 
>cated at the corner of New York and Meridian streets, which was de- 
troyed by fire November 17, 1904. The church society, long known as 
lie Wesley Chapel M. E. church, was the pioneer organization of the 
lethodist denommation in this city, of which the present Meridian 
treet church is the continuation. 

Roberts Park M. E. Church is located on the northeast corner of 
'ermont and Delaware streets. The society was organized October, 
842, by a division of the then called Wesley chapel, now the Meridian- 
treet M. E. church. The society was energetic from the first and 
rected soon after its organization a church on the northeast corner of 




ROBERTS PARK M. E. CHURCH. 



:'ennsylvauia and Market streets. It was christened Roberts chapel, in 
lonor of the famous Bishop Roberts. This building was for a long 
ime a religious landmark, but finally gave way to the march of com- 
aerce in 1868. The present imposing structure was completed in 1870. 



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SS. PETER AND PAUL CATHEDRAL. 

Central=Avenue M. E. Church is one of the youngest churches i;||o 
the city. It was organized in 1877 by a union of Trinity and Massa: 
chusetts avenue churches. The cliurch has had a phenomenal growttlti 
and is now the largest of all the jNIethodist churches. It is favorabl; 
situated in the best residence part of the city amid the beautiful home*' 
of thriving business and professional men, of which class it has gainet 
its membership. The auditorium of the building it occupies was comi 
pleted in lS9o, and is a model of beauty and utility. The Sunday-schooja 
buiJding was erected in 1S9S, and is probably not equaled for the purjtl 
pose for which it was designed in the state. There are thirty-foun 
churches devoted to this denomination in the city. 

Catholic Churches — The history of the Catholic church in Indiana 
begins with the foundation of the territory known as the state of In 
diana. Indiana originally pertained to the jurisdiction of the diocese oi 
Bardstowu, now Louisville, Kentucky. The Catholic diocese in Indiana 
was established in lS3i and was known as the "Diocese of Vincennes," 
where the bishop resided. It embraced not only the entire state of In-I] 
diana, but also a part of Michigan and Illinois. In 1857 the state was 
divided into two dioceses — the northern, called the diocese of Ft. Wayne, 



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id the southern retaining the name of Vinoennes, which was changed. 
> Indianapolis in 1893. 

The first record of any Cathclic service in Indianapolis was the cele- 
•ation of mass in "Power's Tavern," on West Washington street, by 
ev. Claude Francois, a missionary among the Indians at Logansport. 
his was in 1835, and there were present but eight or ten persons. In 
537 Rev. Vincent Bacquelin rented a small room on West Washington 
reet and had services once a month on Sunday. In 1840 he bought 
lot and erected a small frame church, which was called the Church of 
le Holy Cross. It was situated, as nearly as can now be ascertained, 
iar the corner of California and Market streets, south of the present 
ilitary park. Father Bacquelin continued to attend Indianapolis, as 
missionary station, from St. Vincent's uutil his death in 1846. Re- 
irniug from a sick call in Rush county, he was thrown from his horse 
id was instantly killed. Bishop de la Haillandiere, who succeeded 
ishop Brute, foresaw the importance of Indianapolis as a Catholic 
inter, and in 3847 made large purchases of real estate for church pur- 
Dses. He bought the quarter square at the corner of Georgia street and 
ipitol avenue, and also lots upon Marjiand street, where St. Mary's 
lurch now stands. He also acquired a large plot of ground on North 

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Pennsylvania street for a Catholic college, and gave it over to the Fa nl" 
thers of the Holy Cross, under Father Soriu. The Fathers of the Holv '» 
Cross made a small begiimlug, but afterwards moved to St. Josepl . 
county, whore they established Notre Dame University, now the largesiPi 
Catholic institution of learning in America. The only reminder of thupi 
lirst educational venture in Indianapolis are the names of two streetllPl 
crossuig Pennsylvania — St. Mary's and St. Joseph streets. m 

St. John's Cathedral — The first resident Catholic pastor in Indianrpt 
apolis was llev. John Gueguen, who came hero in March, 1848. Thi\\ 
property in Georgia street had been purchased by Bishop Haillandiercji 
in 1846 ; upon this property, in 1850, Father Gueguen built a small bricl5 j 
church, facing on Georgia street, upon the spot where St. John's clergj': 
house now stands. The new church was named St. John's. In 1853 Rev,^ 
Daniel Maloney succeeded as pastor and continued until the arrival oti 
Rev. Aug. Bessonies, in November, 1857. The following year Father 
Bessonies erected a handsome brick building, at the corner of Georgia| 
street and Capitol avenue, as an academy for young ladies. In 1872 the! 
present St. John's academy, the oldest Catholic institution in the city, 
was erected by the Sisters of Providence. In 1SG7 the old St. John's j 
church, which had twice been enlarged, was found too small for the rapid] 
growth of the congregation. The present imposing edifice was begun in 
1867, and was ready for occupancy in 1871. It is one of the largest 
churches in the state. The spires and the interior, however, were not 
completed until 1893. Father Bessonies had in the meantime become a 
monsignore. In 1890, after having completed fifty years of hard work 
in the priesthood, he resigned his pastoral charge, but continued to re- 
side with Bishop Chatard until his death, February 22, 1901. He was 
a man beloved by all classes of people for his amiable disposition and- 
kindness of heart. He Vv'as buried in St. John's church, in a crypt' 
erected for the purpose. A handsome mural tablet over the crypt marks: 
his resting place, with the splendid church which he erected as his [ 
monument. Father Bessonies saw tiie Catholic church in Indianapolis 
grow from one struggling congregation to eleven strong churches, withi b 
schools and charitable institutions which are the pride of that denomi- c 
nation. Father Bessonies was succeeded in. 1890 by the present rector, ;s 
Rev. Francis Henry Gavisk, who had been his assistant for five years! 
before becoming rector. ■ 

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral — In 1890 Bishop Chatard erected an , 
episcopal residence at the corner of Meridian and Fourteenth streets, 1 1 
with a view to build a cathedral at some remote time. At the same 
time he built a small chapel, known as SS. Peter and Paul chapel, as 
one of the chapels of the future cathedral. The congregation attached 
to this chapel grew so rapidly that it is now one of the largest and by 
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atliedriil was finished and dedicated December, 190G. Tliere are twelve 
atliolic cliurches iu tlie city, 

Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation occupy one of tlie most im- 
osing sliriues of worship in the city. It is one of the late additions 
) the long list of splendid examples of church architecture. It was 
>mpleted in 1899. This congregation was organized iu 1855, when it 
urchased three and one-half acres of ground south of the city dedi- 
ited to the use of a cemetery. The new temple was dedicatd Novem- 




JEWISH TEMPLE. 



er 3, 1899. A notable event in the history of this congregation was the 
losing of the service of Rabbi M. Messing, who had served continuously 
ince 1868, and in point of service is the oldest rabbi in the United 
tates. He retired to become the rabbi emeritus of the congregation, 
'here are four other Hebrew congregations in the city. 

Other Churches — Beside those enumerated, almost every denomi- 
ational form has a representative congregation and a place of wor- 
lip. There are 175 congregations in this city, with a membership of 
lore than 70,000. 

Young Men's Christian Association of Indianapolis was organized 
tecember 12, 1854. In the long years of its existence its influence for 
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preciation of the beneficent work of this organization was shown in ii| 
practical way by subscribing over !}!250,000 in 1007 to a fund to furthetJj 
its worlv and extend its inlluence. 

The Young Women's Christian Association was organized in lS7n 
It maintains amply supplied reading rooms and library, a fine gjin 
nasium, etc. There are also classes in German, literature, sewing, etc 
The association erected a new building with the fund that was sub 
scribed for that purpose in 1907 by the people of Indianapolis. 

Charities — Several charities are carried on by private contrihnt.ious. 
some of which are connec^ted with special churches, while others are 
non-sectarian. These include homes for orphans, home for friendless 
women, homes for aged poor, a summer sanatorium for the benefit of 
si(?k children, and other organizations of a benevolent character for the* 
relief of the poor and suffering. In religious endeavor and humani- 
tarian effort, no less than material progress, Indianapolis is representa- 
tive of the best ideals and most useful activities. 

Charity Organization Society— This important organization hasi 
been in existence since 1879. It was organized in the law office ofi 
General Benjamin Harrison, and until the time of his death no one 
gave greater strength and character to the work thau he. Due to this 
society it is that the distribution of charity in Indianapolis is done upon 
a scientific and businesslike basis. Through its operations the worthy 
indigent is enabled to receive relief promptly, and professional mendi- 
cancy has been almost obliterated in this community. It is the execu- 
tive headquarters for the distribution and direction of the charitable 
work of the most notable benevolent organizations in the city. f^ 

Indianapolis Benevolent Society was organized Thankssiving 
evening, November, 1835. The funds of the society are used for food, 
fuel and clothing, supplementing the relief of the township trustee, 
Flower Mission, German Ladies' Aid Society, etc. (' 

The Flower Mission cares for the sick only. It usually falls to ^' 
this society to step in where there is no other source of relief, and it is ^ 
the one society in the circle of charities which must always be kept in 
funds. fi 

German Ladies' Aid Society assists the poor among their own 
people. " 

Catholic Charitable Institutions — In addition to the church estab- P 
lishment with their schools and halls, the Catholic Church has in In- 
dianapolis a hospital — St. Vincent's — one of the best equipped and con- f 
ducted institutions in the country, a home for the aged conducted by the 
Little Sisters of the Poor, an industrial school for orphan girls and a ' 
House of Good Shepherd for fallen women and girls. 

The Hebrew Charities are administered through the Federation of ' 
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 



5^ the Jewish people are a foster home for the care of children, a shel- 
iv house, the Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent Society and a notable organi- 
ation of a sociable and educational character known as the Nathan 
[orris House. 

Orphan Asylums — Several orphan asylums are maintained in the 
ity. The Indianapolis Orphan Asylum was incorporated in 1S51 ; the 
German General Protestant Orphans' Home, which is under the super- 
isiou of the German Protestants of the city ; the German Lutheran 
•rphans' Home, which is supervised by the German Lutherans of the 
ity, and Home for Friendless Colored Children. 

Board of Children's Guardians is a board authorized by the laws 
f the state to rescue children from vicious and immoral parents and 
lace them in homes. 

Alpha Home is for aged colored women who are homeless and 
riendless. 

The County Poor Asylum is located northwest of the city, and the 
'oor Farm covers 220 acres. 

Home for Friendless Women was organized in 1870. It is the old- 
st organization of its kind in the city. It is a tenipoi'ary home for 
.omeless women out of work and a permanent home for aged women. 



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EAST ENTRANCE CROWN HILL. 

Rescue Mission and Home looks after the welfare of unfortunates 
and carries on evangelistic work in its building at 47 and 49 East South 
street. 

The Friendly Inn is an institution on West Market street where 
transients or tramps are taken care of. It feeds and lodges without 
question, but demands that some work must be done for the help given. 

Summer Mission for Sick Children — This is one of the greatest 
charities in Indianapolis, and is conducted for the benefit of sick and 
weakly children and mothers who need an outing. The hospital and 
grounds are situated in Fairview Park, where ground privileges aii<l 
free transportation are furnished by the street railway company. 

Other Notable Charity Organizations are Maternity Committee of 
Plymouth Church, which furnishes clothing for infants, the Woman's 
Relief Corps, Day Nursery for Working Mothers, the Bureau of Justice, 
Indiana Humane Society, the Flanner Guild and the township trustee, 
who affords official relief to all who may after investigation be found 
worthy of assistance. 

Children's Aid Society — This organization endeavors to find em- 
ployment for children ; also conducts the free bath house located on the 
canal. The society secured the old Schissel bath house through the 




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generous donation of $1,500 made by Hon. William L. Taylor, of Ii 
dianapolis. 

"Christamore" — The college settlement located ou Columbia av(| 
nue was established in 1905 in the neighborhood of the Atlas engin 
works. It conducts clubs and classes for children and women, librarj 
work, socials, Sunday meetings, relief, neighborhood calls, kindergarten 
classes and other forms of settlement work. 

Crown Hill Cemetery — This is one of the most beautiful and inter 
esting resting places of the dead in the country. The organization Iiav 
ing control of it was founded in 1863 and the cemetery was dedicatee 
in 1864. It is located about three miles northwest from the center oi 
the city and embraces over 540 acres. It contains the national ceme 




WEST ENTRANCE CROWN HILL. 

tery, in which are buried the Union soldiers who died in Indianapolis 
and those whose bodies were brought here for interment. There among ^^P 
the soldiers for whose welfare he worked so tirelessly lies the bodyf 
of Governor Oliver P. Morton ; also that of Thomas A. Hendricks, vice- ! 
president of the United States, and President Benjamin Harrison. 

Other Cemeteries are the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Jewish and ■ 
Greenlawn. The latter is no longer used as a place of burial, but is 
maintained as a park. 



I 




BOARD OP HEALTH AND HEALTH STATISTICS, HOSPITALS, CURATIVE 
INSTITUTIONS, INSANE AND OTHER ASYLUMS. 

The general sanitary condition of Indianapolis is very good and the 
Qnual death rate of 12.46 in 1,000 is very much lower than that of 
lany other American cities. During the year 1908 there were 2,917 
3aths from all causes. Of these there were 195 deaths from violent 
luses, such as suicides, homicides and accidents, with which the sani- 
iry and general health conditions of the city have nothing to do. Fig- 
ging the deatn rate upon the basis of the last United States census, no 
ty in the country of an equal size and population can produce better 
a deuce of good sanitary conditions. 

The Department of Public Health and Charities consists of a board 
: three commissioners, who are practicing physicians, appointed by 
le mayor at a salary of $100. They have charge of all matters relating 
► the public health and the enforcement of all laws in relation thereto, 
icluding the charge of the city hospital, city dispensary and all other 
ty charities. The commissioners appoint the superintendents of the 
ty hospital and the city dispensary, also the secretary of the board 
I health, who is health officer, with a salary of $2,500 a year. The 
)mmissioners nominate, for appointment by the boards of public safety 
3 special sanitary officers, skilled and competent persons for live stock 
ad meat inspectors and food inspectors, garbage inspectors, water in- 
Dcctors, etc., whose duty it is to carefully inspect all food supplies 
ifered for sale in the city and to examine into the sanitary condition 
f all places where food products are prepared or offered for sale, 
here are thirteen sanitary officers under the control of the board of 
ealth. 

The Quarantine Service is under the control of the department ot 
ablic health and charities. The city council appropriates a special 
md for the prevention of the spread of contagious diseases. 

Hospitals — There are many hospitals in Indianapolis, including the 
istitutions for the Insane, the blind and deaf and dumb, that are sup- 
orted by the state. They ar(i as finely equipped and as ably conducted 
s any in the country, and there is no kind of bodily suffering that 
lay not find PkilifuJ treatment and kindly nursing in one or the other 



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INDIANA INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND. 

of these healing institutions, where the most eminent physicians an 
surgeons give freely of their time and skill. The wealthy patient nwi' 
command all the luxuries a fine private home could give, and the per 
man may enjoy comforts and conveniences not possible in his conditio 

The City Hospital is under the control of a superintendent a 
pointed by the department of public health and charities, assisted t 
internes who are graduates from the regular medical colleges and ai 
selected by a competent board of examiners appointed by the board ( 
health. The city hospital was built in 1856, and its beneficiaries ai' 
the sick poor of the city. The Indianapolis Training School for Nurs<- 
is conducted in this institution under the charge of the hospital at: 
thorities. 

Eleanor Hospital belongs to and is controlled by the Flower MM 
sion, and is maintained by public subscription. It is a private hospifet 
for sick children of the poor and is located at 1S06 North Capitol avenm 

Protestant Deaconess Home and Hospital is conducted under th 
auspices of the German Protgstants. It is located on North Capitc 
avenue in one of the finest hospital buildings in the city. Patients ar 
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PROTESTANT DEACONESS HOSPITAL 



St. Vincent's Hospital, located on the southeast corner of Dela- 
i^are and South streets, is one of the greatest of the institutions erected 
,nd conducted under the auspices of the Catholic Church in this city. 

The Methodist Deaconess Hospital, which is located on Sixteenth 
treet between Capitol and Senate avenues, is conducted under the 
uspices of the Methodists of Indiana. 

The Indiana State School for the Deaf at preseiit is located in 
3ast Washington street, corner of State, where it has been since 1850. 
:'he buildings and grounds now occupied have been sold, and a new in- 
titution on the segregate plan, consisting of twenty-two buildings, none 
iver two stories in height, is now in course of erection upon a tract of 
ighty acres lying just east of the corner of Forty-second street and Col- 
ege avenue. It is neither a benevolent nor a charitable institution, but 
m educational institution conducted wholly as such. Richard Otto 
Johnson, the present superintendent, has served the institution twenty- 
ix years. 

Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane is one of the most suc- 
essfully administered institutions of the kind in the country. It was 
established by the state in 1847, and is located in the western part of 
the city on Washington street. The grounds embrace 160 acres, and 



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CENTRAL INDIANA HOSPITAL FOR INSANE- WO MEN'S BUILDING. 



present a beautiful parklike appearance, adorned with magnificent nai 
tive forest trees, slirubbery and tlowers. The immense buildings occup;' 
a flight eminence near the center of the grounds. 

Indiana Institute for the Education of the Blind is situated in tb 
center of the most beautiful residence section of the city. The build 
ings and ground now occupy about four acres, although there are foun 
more acres adjoining to the north that have been converted into a park 
The institution was founded in 1847 by an act of the legislature, ant 
the permanent buildings were completed in ("853. The principal build 
ing is five stories in height, with two four-story wings. 

Asylum for Incurable Insane — In May, 1900, a new asylum for th( 
incurable insane was completed at Julietta which has accommodations 
for 150 inmates. The building is fireproof, two stories high and modern' 
in every respect. It is equipped with a steam heating, water and light-i 
ing plant, and cost in construction $106,000. The farm which the instU 
tution occupies contains 148 acres and cost $8,857. 

City Dispensary is under the control of a superintendent, who isij 
appointed by the board of public health and charities, and is assisted 
by five internes. These internes are selected from the regular medical 



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CITY HOSPITAL. 



colleges by a board of examiners. The dispensary maintains an an 
bulance service and responds to emergency calls. 

Bobbs' Free Dispensary, in connection with the Indiana Unive 
sity School of Medicine, is located on the northwest corner of Senat 
avenue and Market street. 

"Neuronhurst" — Dr. W. B. Fletcher's Sanatorium was establishei 
in 1888 by Dr. W. B. Fletcher for the treatment of nervous and mentf 
diseases. This place was named "Neuronhurst" by the doctor, and is no^i 
located at the corner of East Market street and Highland avenue, o- 
high ground, eight squares east of the soldiers' and sailors' monumeni 
Here six years ago he erected a new building with accommodations fc 
fifty patients, which is as completely equipped with all appliances know 
to medical and surgical science as any similar institution in the Unite 
States. The percentage of cures from this sanatorium has been notabl 
greater than that of any other similar institution in the country. Eac 
patient is furnished with a separate room and a special nurse, witi 
meals served to order in the room. The fee is from $100 to $200 pei 
month. 

Dr. Fletcher associated with him in establishing the sanatoriur 
Dr. Mary A. Spink, who has for the past twenty years worked side b 



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le with him in the labor of ameliorating the suffering of the sick 
d nervous patients brought to the Sanatorium for treatment, and 
10 will now have complete charge of the medical management of 
i institution, which during late years has been incorporated under 
5 laws of the State of Indiana, and will be continued as a memorial 
the labors of Dr. W. B. Fletcher in this line of professional work, 
was Dr. Fletcher's will that the sanatorium should be continued; 
so well recognized the necessity for such work as supplementing that 
3omplished by general hospitals and State Institutions. August 18th 
each year will be celebrated as Founder's Daj^ in the Institution. 

Dr. Fletcher was born in Indianapolis, August 18, 1837. His father, 
Ivin Fletcher, was one of the earliest settlers, locating here in 1821, 
[ore the settlement had become dignified by a place on the map. He 
ls a lawyer, and at once became prominent not only in his profession, 
t foremost also in the work to advance civilizing influences, notably 
establishing a public school system and the introduction of the law 
;ablishing township libraries in every township in Indiana. Dr. 
etcher's school career began in a little log school house that was 
:ated at the spot now marked by the intersection of South and New 
rsey streets ; afterwards in the old seminary then located in the 
liversity park. In 1855 he studied, under Agassiz and Tenny, botany, 
)logy and other natural sciences and the study of medicine in the 
liege of Physicians and Surgeons in New York from 1856-9, gradu- 
ng in 1859. He returned to Indianapolis and remained until 1861, 
len he was first among those to respond to the call for troops. His 
iipany was the Sixth Indiana, and he was detailed for duty on the 
iff of General T. A. Morris, and later transferred to the staff of 
neral J. J. Reynolds. His war experience was of a brief but thrilling 
ier, and before his first year's service he was captured, brought in 
ns beforo General Robert E. Lee, corifined in prison, made two at- 
apts to escape, was wounded in October, 1861, was tried, court- 
Ttialed, condemned to death and ordered to execution. He was for- 
lately reprieved by order of General Lee pending an investigation, 
i by a providential occurrence and through the blunder of the notori- 
3 Captain Wirtz, his identity was lost to the confederates as a special 
soner. He was paroled and placed in charge of the gangrene hos- 
al in Richmond, and in March, 1862, was paroled from the service, 
t during the entire war gave his best service to the sanitary com- 
ssion, the state or the general government. In 1866-7 Dr. Fletcher 
iited Europe and studied in the hospitals of London, Paris, Glasgow 
d Dublin. For many years he has been professor of various depart- 
;nts of the Indiana Medical College ; later of the Central College of 
ysicians and Surgeons, and emeritus professor of nervous diseases 
the Medical College of Indiana. He was a member of the American 



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"NEURONHURST," DR. FLETCHER'S SANATORIUM. 



Medical Association, of the State Medical Society, the New York Medico 
Legal Society and of the State Microscopical Society, of which he was 
the first president. He established the city dispensary in 1870, and was' 
for many years consulting physician of the city and St. Vincent hospitals 
In 1SS2 he was elected state senator from this county, and in 1883 wai 
made superintendent of the Indiana Hospital for the Insane. During 






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his administration tlie institution witnessed great progress, the m^ 
notable innovation being the abolishment of restraint as a means 
treating insanity. He was the first superintendent to appoint a woiu 
physician to have charge of the female patients. He was a liberal e( 
tributor to the literature on the treatment of the insane and ott 
branches of medical science. 

Dr. Fletcher died in Florida April 25, 1907, after an illness ( 
tending through several months, resulting from a stroke of apoplee 
December, 1905. 

This institution is essentially for the treatment -of the sick aa 
the nervous, especially for those on the borderland of mental disean 
whose peculiarities or eccentricities render them less susceptible 
successful treatment at home, or by the family physician, and the 
cases of paralysis whose helplessness militates against proper care ov 
side a hospital. 

The strictest privacy is observed, and the building is so ect" 
structed that there is no objectionable commingling of the variov 
classes of patients undergoing treatment. Every effort is made by tJ 
management to give to each individual case the systematic daily ca 
and attention best suited to the requirements of temperament and co 
stitution, without losing sight of the necessities of restorative tre? 
ment. 

The Sanatorium has a most complete hydrotherapeutic install 
tion where the remedial effects of various forms of baths are dai 
used. The methods of these treatments vary from the simplest tubbiil 
or shower to a full Turkish bath with needle spray and phmge in tt 
swimming pool, or the continuous bath so much used in Eastern Ho 
pitals. The electrical equipment is complete and up to date, includir 
every recognized form of electrical appliance and the use of photi 
therapy, high frequency, and the restorative light baths of knovw* 
value. 

Systematic exercise is not overlooked, as is witnessed by the con/ 
pletely furnished gymnasium in the building, where patients are give' 
individual work by an experienced teacher under the daily superv^ 
sion of the physician in charge. The grounds of the institution ai 
large and laid out with a view to afford pleasurable outdoor exercisi 
at all times. The verandas are spacious, affording outdoor exercis 
rooms in day time and, by ingenious adaptation, sleeping accommodfl 
tions at night for nervous patients of tubercular tendency. 

A Training School for Nurses is maintained in connection with tht' 
Sanatorium in which thirty young men and women are given instruc' 
tion in the scientific care of nervous invalids and in general nursing 
as well as in giving manual massage. The diplomas given the nurse; 
at the end of their three years of training are recognized by the Stat 
Board for Registration of Nurses, and a state license issued. 



II 




General Culture- 




EDUCATIONAL. ART, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, MU5ICAL AND KINDRED 
INSTITUTIONS, LIBRARIES, ETC. 

The streets and highways of Indianapolis had hardly been staked 
L by the surveyor, when the few people who had gathered here at this 
abryo capital of the state began to loolv around and make some 
rangements for the education of the children. At that time there 
as no provision for public, or free schools, and the only means for 
ucation were by private or "subscription" schools. The first building 
svoted to education in the city was erected at the intersection of 
entucky avenue and Washington and Illinois streets. From that lit- 
i beginning has developed the great school system of Indianapolis 
hich has made the Indiana capital take high rank in educational mat- 
rs among the cities of the country. The magnificently endowed 
hool fund of the state of Indiana, and the open-handed liberality of 
e people of Indianapolis, have united in building up the present great 
ee school system. Just when Indianapolis first began to feel the 
ipetus of the legislation in favor of free schools it received a severe 
tback by an adverse decision of the supreme court. It was just 
aerging from the first crude efforts to establish free schools, and was 
tting on a higher plane when this decision came. Graded schools 
ere being established in different parts of the city, and the "old semi- 
iry," wherein many of the youth in the early days of the city had 
!en prepared for college, had been changed into a high school under 
e jurisdiction of the city. Hope was bright, and the young city 
as buoyant with expectations of the future of the new school system, 
hen the courts decided that the taxation provided for by the legis- 
ture was illegal, and the schools were compelled to depend for their 
aintenance on what was received from the general school fund. In 
nsequence of this decision the schools languished for some years, but 
ter awhile a brighter day dawned, and once again the people were 
>rmitted to tax memselves to maintain schools for the general educa- 
in of their children. From that day the progress has been steady 
id rapid. The city has been fortunate in its selection of those chosen 

have general management and control of this great interest. One 
ea has been steadily before them, and that was to bring the schools 
) to the highest grade possible while at the same time furnishing 



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MANUAL TRAINING HIGH SCHOOL. 

ample provision to accommodate all the children. Under the law a 
persons between the ages of six and twenty-one years are entitled t 
school privileges. The average daily attendance during the year 1908-' 
was 35,762. The school year opens in September and closes in June 
The schools are under the management of a board of five school comi 
missioners, who are elected by the people. The system embraces 61 
graded schools and two high schools. The direct management of thd 
schools is under the management of a superintendent and two assistants! 
Special branches, such as German, drawing, music, penmanship, physi 
cal culture and manual training are under the charge of a supervisor 
About nine hundred teachers are employed in the elementary and higt 
schools. The school system embraces a course of studies extending ovei 
twelve years, or twenty-four half years. In the high schools the courst 
of study covers four years and students graduating are admitted tc 
the leading universities of the country on their certificates. 

Other Schools — The efficiency and number of schools which Indi^l 
anapolis possesses in addition to those belonging to the public schod^ 
system is also a matter of pride and importance. Several schools of 
music are conducted where pupils are brought by eminent instructors 
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SHORTRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL— CALEB MILLS HALL. 



In the Herron Art Institute painting, slietching, pen-drawing 
modeling are tauglit by capable artists. This school is maintained 
controlled by an association of liberal citizens. The schools which ai 
connected with the Catholic churches are popular and attended h 
many pupils from distant parts of the country, and there are othe . 
schools of elocution, of stenography, telegraphy, business colleges an :i 
others in great number. For literary culture the people of Indianapoliiii 
have the advantage of two large and several small but very valuablk 
libraries. |i)i 

The Manual Training High School, occupying the block boundel 
by South Meridian, Garden, Merrill streets and Madison avenue, ijii 
one of the largest and most thoroughly equipped institutions of its kiiii»j(^ 
in this country. The history of manual training in Indianapolis school jj 
began with the year 1889, when a course in wood-working and mt^ 
chanical drawing was opened at High School No. 1. The numeroull 
applications for admission to this department soon proved the popiiiii 
larity of a course of this nature in the high school curriculum, and thi isi 
school board of 1891 conceived the idea of the establishment of a schoo iii 
in which special attention should be paid to manual training. The citjit 
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special tax of five cents per hundred dollars for its erection and 
intenance. Consequently ground was purchased in 1892 and the 
ilding begun, costing $165,000, in March, 1894. The school was 
ened February 18, 1895. The curriculum of the school includes a 
Igular high school course and a course in mechanic and domestic arts, 
he latter consists of wood-working, forging, foundry work, pattern 
laking, machine shop practice and mechanical drawing, for the boys; 
ioking, sewing, hygiene and home nursing, for the girls. Further, 
lurses in stenography, typewriting and bookkeeping. 

The State Library was started soon after Indiana became a state, 
it for several years it met with but little encouragement from the 
(gislature, and through carelessness and neglect many of its most valu- 
l)le books M^ere lost or destroyed. Within the last few years, however, 
le legislature has been much more liberal in furnishing means for 
le purchase of new books and caring for the library. The library oc- 
Ipies several elegantly appointed rooms in the State-house, and ample 
?commodations are provided for those who desire to consult the works 
Hitained therein. The library contains 45,000 volumes and a large 
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Public Library was established in 1873 under the authority of tl' 
school commissioners. It occupies a handsome stone building erectt 
for its use by the city. It has connected with it a reading-room f: 
consulting the books, and for the use of those who desire to read tl 
papei-s and periodicals kept there for that purpose. The reading-roo 
is kept open from 9 a. m. until 10 p. m. on each day of the week. At 
citizen is entitled to withdraw books from the library for home readim 
The whole is under the control of the board of school commissioner 
Branch libraries were established the latter part of 1896 in various par 
of the city, each being supplied with 1,500 to 3,000 volumes, and tl 
newspaper and magazine and reading-room accommodations. Besic 
these there are eight delivery stations where books are delivered to an 
received from the patrons of the library. There are 140,000 volume 
and pamphlets in the library. Additions are made monthly by the pui 
chase of new books. 

Agricultural Library of the state board of agriculture, located i 
the State-house, contains about 1,200 volumes. 

Marion County Library, located in the court-house, was establishe 
in 1844, and contains about 5,200 volumes. It is open on Saturdays. 

State Law Library, which was separated from the state library i 
1867, contains 40,000 volumes. It is located in the state-house. 

Indianapolis Bar Association Library, in the Marion county coun 
house, contains over 8,000 volumes and was established in 1880. 

Horticultural Library, of the State Horticultural Society, in thi 
State-house, contains over 500 volumes. 

Other Libraries are Bona Thompson Library, Butler University, s 
Irvington ; the St. Aloysius, St. Cecilia, Y. M. C. A., Law School librar 
and excellent special libraries in the different medical colleges. 

Butler College — This institution was incorporated by special ac 
of the legislature in January, 1850. Its charter was obtained under thI 
auspices of the Christian Churches of Indiana, and its name was thei 
"Northwestern Christian University." In 1877, on account of the larg 
gifts of land and money from Ovid Butler, the institution was rename 
in his honor ; but the charter was otherwise unchanged, and the spiri 
and scope of the work carried on remained the same. The first locatio 
of the college was at College Avenue and Fourteenth Street, but it wa 
changed to the present campus in Irvington — then outside of the cit> - 
in 1873. 

The college began its work with a subscription of $75,000 to it 
funds. This amount was increased from time to time by gifts, an 
still more largely augmented by the sale of the old campus when tb 
removal was made to the present site. Until the present year th 
income-bearing endowment had for a long time remained stationar; 
at about $200,000; but in March, 1907, a movement for the increase d 





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the resources of the institution culminated in the addition of $250,Oo4^ 
to the productive endowment. This additional fund has now been co 
lected so that the work of the college can be greatly strengthened. Thi 
management intend to seek to secure still further endowment at ai 
early date, believing, as they do, that few institutions of this kind hav 
so favored a location as Butler. The physical equipment of the college K 
represents an investment of about $300,000 in addition to the amount 
named above. The campus and adjoining property comprise aboui 
twenty-five acres, the campus proper being beautifully wooded. Them 
are five substantial buildings, besides the astronomical observatory. Thi 
most noteworthy of these is the Bona Thompson Memorial Library build 
ing — probably the most beautiful and complete library building in th< 
state. 

The college has always been associated with the Christian Church 
It is bound by its charter "to teach and inculcate the Christian faith 
and Christian morality as taught in the sacred scriptures," but is undei 
no other religious or sectarian limitation. The institution has main^ 
tained from the beginning a liberal attitude toward all classes of stu- 
dents that have come to it. It is said to have been the first college in the'" 
world to open its doors to women on exactly equal terms with those of- 
fered to men. In educational policy the college has adhered to the i 
theory that it is the function of a college to give a liberal education im > 
the arts and sciences. It has resisted the tendency toward excessive spe- 
cialization, and continues to stand for general culture. It has, neverthe- > 
less, kept pace with the educational progress of the country, advancing! :! 
its requirements for a degree and adding new departments, as these is 
steps were required by the educational movements of the age. The re- j 
quirements for admission and graduation are now equal to those of thei i 
largest universities of the country, and the degree of Butler College isii 
recognized as equivalent to the corresponding degree of any other edu-iijt 
cational institution. For a number of years the college has been affili-' i 
ated with the University of Chicago on terms which guarantee that its 
undergraduate course is on a par with that of the university; and al- ; 
though the college has announced that it will cease to maintain this re- i 
lation to the University of Chicago after 1910, this does not mean that ' 
its educational standards will be lowered. 

Butler College is peculiarly an Indianapolis institution, and the £J 
liberal contributions of the business men of the city to its new endow- 
ment fund have identified it still more closely with the community. A 
very large proportion of its students are drawn from the city, and it is 
the purpose of the authorities to endeavor to increase the number. 
While there are special reasons why many young people should go away ;, 
for their college education, there are many advantages to be derived 



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•om college work under home influences, and a very large proportion 
[ the graduates of the city high schools will never obtain a college 
iucation at all unless it is brought to their doors. The widening of 
le sphere of influence of Indianapolis, through the development of 
:eam, and especially electric, railways has brought the educational 
ivantages of the city within reach of a still greater number of young 
3ople who would otherwise be debarred from college advantages. On 
le other hand, the college has been recognized as an essential part of 
le life of the city because of the large number of eminent citizens who 
ere first brought to Indianapolis by its educational advantages. 

A comparison of the metropolitan and the country college would 
low certain peculiar advantages for each class, but the balance is tend- 
ig more and more toward the former. The opportunities to hear the 
3st lectures, sermons and concerts, to see the best collections of artistic 
roductions, and to study the life and institutions of a city are added 
» the disciplines of class-room and laboratory. Butler College like- 
ise boasts of pre-eminence among the colleges of the state in library 
LCilities, since the public library of 100,000 volumes is available at the 
)llegc library building, in addition to the well-selected working library 
: the college, while the reference libraries in the State Capitol are also 
jcessible to the students. 

The college maintains a faculty of trained specialists in their re- 
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108 HYMAN'8 HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

universities of America and Europe. The faculty is to be enlarged it 
the near future to provide for new departments.. In 1907 Dr. Scot 
Butler, for many j^ears president of the college, was retired on a pensior 
by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. He wasi 
succeeded as president by Professor Thomas C. Howe, for many years 
head of the department of Germanic languages. 

The Indiana Law School (Department of Law of the University 
of Indianapolis) — The Indiana Law School was organized for the pur- 
pose of giving to the law students of the middle west an opportunity 
to acquire a more thorough and systematic knowledge of the law thani 
has heretofore been afforded them by any institution within easy reachl ,, 
of their homes, and especially to give to those young men who contem-i 
plate the practice of law in Indiana the same facilities and advantages 
which are to be found in the oldest schools of law. The school, now.' 
entering upon its sixteenth year, has already taken high rank among: 
the professional schools of the country and the results, both in number i 
of students and in reputation, have justified the opinion of the founders 
that Indianapolis possesses exceptional advantages for such an insti- 
tution. Being the capital city of the state, where the supreme and 
appellate courts, the federal courts and the local courts, both civil and 
criminal, are in session practically throughout the year, the students 
have unusual opportunity for witnessing court precedure in all its 
various forms, and the sessions of the legislature enable them to see 
how the business of law-making is transacted. With the rapid growth 
of the state in wealth and population, the law of Indiana, while in its 
general and elementary features is like that of the other states of the 
union, has developed a jurisprudence of its own. A thorough and prac- 
tical knowledge of this law can not be acquired at law schools located 
in other states, nor does any other school in Indiana offer the same 
advantages as the Indiana Law School. The course of study covers a 
period of two years of thirty-two weeks each, and the two classes have 
separate and distinct instruction throughout the course. The elemen- 
tary subjects and those which are fundamental are placed in the junior 
year, and the entire arrangement of the course is a systematic develop- 
ment of legal jurisprudence. The school maintains a most perfect sys- 
tem of moot courts, four in number, and these are held weekly, and 
are under the supervision of members of the faculty, who act as judges. 
For practice in these courts, statements of fact are furnished, and stu- 
dents are appointed as counsel to represent the interests involved. 
Pleadings are prepared, to which motions, demurrers or answers are ad- 
dressed by opposing counsel, and trial is had before the judge or 
judge and jury. The dean of the Indiana Law School is James A. Roh- 
bach, A. M., LL. B., and the other members of the faculty are: Hon. 
Addison C. Harris, LL. D.; Hon. John T. Dye, A. M.; Henry M. Dowling, 



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L. B., LL. B.; Louis B. Ewbank, LL. B.; James M. Ogden, Ph. B., LL. 
J.; Charles W. Moores, A. M., LL. B.; Merle N. A. Walker, A. B. LL. B.; 
V^illiam F. Elliott, A. B., LL. B.; Albert Rabb, A. B., LL. B.; Noble 
!. Butler, LL. D.; Fremont Alford, LL. B., and James M. Berryhill, 
!. S., LL. B., all of whom are actively engaged in the practice of law 
,nd are experienced instructors and lecturers. The oflS.ces of the school 
,re located at 1117-1118 Law Building. 

Indiana Dental College was organized in 1878 by the members of 
tie Indiana State Dental Association. The college occupied rooms in 

h e Thorpe 
tlock, on East 
[arket street, 

ntil 18 81. 
'rom 1881 to 
894 it was lo- 
afed in the 
.etna block, 
n North 
ennsylva n i a 
treet. During 
le summer of 
14 the present 
uilding of the 
3llege was 
rected on the 
arner of Ohio 

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'are streets. 
'he growth 
f the college 

as been 

teady and constant. During the session of 1908-1909 there were 
53 students enrolled. These came principally from the central, west- 
rn and southern states. The increase in facilities for teaching has 
ept pace with this growth. The building at present occupied by 
he college was built for dental educational purposes. The arrange- 
lent of the floor space is designed to attain the very best results. Each 
epartment is amply large to accommodate a school of 210 students, 
'he laboratories, lecture rooms and infirmary are completely equipped 
nd appointed. Improvements in the equipment and facilities for teach- 
ag are constantly being made. The faculty of the college is composed 
f eighteen members. The course is strictly a graded one; no two 
lasses receive the same lectures. The practical work is required and 

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department has placed the college on its present high plane. Its un 
form increase in popularity and strength attests its value as an ed 
cational institution. The college course extends over eight montl 
from the first week in October to the first of June. The officers aiiii 
John N. Hurty, M. D., Ph. D., president; George E. Hunt, M. D., :|i!! 
D. S., dean and secretary. 

Indiana University School of Medicine — By provision of an sutM^ 
of the Legislature, Indiana University was expressly authorized to tead sr 
medicine. Acting upon this provision, for many years strong scienu 
courses were given which led up to the course in medicine. Aboi 
1890 a full biologic course was established which was equivalent i 

the cours 

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ed. This school was placed upon a high basis, and was equipped am 
conducted upon a plane that secured its students recognition by al 
first-class schools of the country. From the first it was the intention: 
of the University to establish, as soon as its funds would permit, tho 
last two or clinical years of the full medical course at Indianapolis 
where clinical facilities would be adequate for modern medical teachl 
ing. 

Indiana University School of Medicine now represents a union ol 
all of the medical interests formerly represented by the Medical Col 
lege Oi Indiana, located at Indianapolis, organized in 1869, the Central 
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Indianapolis, organized in 1879, 



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le Ft. Wayne College of Medicine at Ft. Wayne, Ind., organized in 
i79, the Indiana University School of Medicine at Bloomington, Ind., 
rganized in 1903, the State College of Physicians and Surgeons of 
idianapolis, organized in 1906. In September, 1905, the Medical Col- 
fee of Indiana, the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons and 
le Ft. Wayne College of Medicine merged under the name of the 
iedical College of Indiana, the School of Medicine of Purdue Uni- 
srsity. In the summer of 1907 the Indiana University School of Med- 
ine and the State College of Physicians and Surgeons merged under 
16 name of the Indiana University School of Medecine and in April, 
108, negotiations were completed whereby the Indiana Medical Col- 
ge was united with the Indiana University School of Medicine. After 
le act of union a committee of eight representatives of all the schools 
itering the combined school were appointed to visit the principal 
dleges of the East and to formulate plans for the new organization 
id a faculty appointed from the faculties of these schools. 

Throughout the several years from the beginning of the science 
mrse leading to medicine until the establishment of the full four 
bars' course by the University, every step that was taken by the 
Ithorities was taken after an investigation of the progress of modern 
Iedical education, and the needs of the modern medical school. The 
idiana University School of Medicine was established and has been 
(inducted upon plans approved by the highest authorities in medical 
lucation. This school, therefore, received an early official recogni- 
on from the Indiana State Board of Medical Registration and Bx- 
nination, the Association of American Medical Colleges, and the 
ouncil on Education of the American Medical Association. It will 
b the foremost aim of the Trustees of Indiana University to provide 
le Student of Medicine the best opportunities to secure the most 
lorough medical training. To this end the first two, or purely labora- 
iry years, of the course will be given, as heretofore, in the extensive 
Iboratories at the University, under the guidance of thoroughly 
Gained and paid instructors, also these first two years will be given 
I the well equipped laboratories of the Medical College at Indianap- 
lis and the last two years of the course will be given only in the 
.inical center at Indianapolis in connection with the various hos- 
Itals, with a faculty, each member of which is a thoroughly trained 
pecialist in his department. 

The officers of the University are: William Lowe Bryan, Ph. D., 
L. D., president; Allison Maxwell, A. M., M. D., dean of the School 
f Medicine; Edward F. Hodges, A. M., M. D., vice dean; Edmund D. 
lark, M. D., secretary at Indianapolis; Burton D. Myers, A. M., M. D., 
^^cretary at Bloomington, Ind.; John F. Barnhill, treasurer, at Indian- 
polis. 



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ENTRANCE TO WINONA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE GROUNDS. 

The Winona Technical Institute — This school was incorpora: 
April, 1904. Previous to this time the press of Indianapolis had un£i 
mously endorsed and favored the purchase of the United States Arse 
site for the establishment of a Technical Institute. At a conference! t) 
joint committees, representing the Press, Commercial Club, Board lie 
Trade, University of Indianapolis, Woodruff Place, Winona Assem 
and citizens of Indianapolis, a resolution was unanimously adop1 
commending the plan of the Winona Agricultural Institute to raise 
subscription a fund with which to purchase the Arsenal grounds 
the use of a national technical institute. The board appointed for 1 
above purpose made a thorough investigation of the trade schools of 1 
country and decided to proceed slowly and carefully in the work :j{ 
establishing an educational institution which should avoid duplicatii 
as far as possible, the work of either church or state. In pursuance ■ ( 
this plan The Winona Technical Institute was informally opened 1; 
September, 1904, with departments of Pharmacy and Chemistry, Bl( 
trieal Wiring and, a little later, Lithography and House and Sii 



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inting. Since that time the following departments have been added: 
nting, Carpentry, Tile and Mantel Setting, Foundry and Machinery. 
ese departments have been installed in the large and substantial 
•Idings erected by the Government and remodeled by the Institute 

its uses. 
[The property of United States Arsenal has proved to be admirably 
led to the needs of a trade school. Its seventy-six and a quarter 
res, partly covered by a magnificent growth of forest trees and partly 
fler cultivation, comprises an unsurpassed location, situated about a 
le from the business center and in the geographical center of the 
y. It is somewhat Removed from the distractions inseparable from 
e busy streets of a large city and yet is easy of access. The sur- 
mdings are wholesome and healthful and the natural beauties of 
i place inspiring to those who work among them. 

The officers of the Institute are: President, S. C. Dickey, D. D., 
aianapolis; Hon. Hugh H. Hanna, Indianapolis, President of Board 
Directors; H. J. Heinz, Pittsburg; Alexander McDonald, Cincinnati; 
M. Studebaker, South Bend, Indiana; "W. J. Richards, Indianapolis; 
neral Director, W. C. Smith, Indianapolis. 

For information regarding this Institute, address Dean J. H. 
jirtler, Treasurer, General Director, or Dean, 1500 East Michigan 
reet, Indianapolis, Indiana. 

' The Winona Assembly, located at Winona Lake, Indiana, offers 
jmmer courses each year during the season. The Assembly also con- 
bls the following schools located at Winona Lake: Agricultural In- 



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stitute. Academy for Boys, Winona Park School for Young Women a 
Conservatory of Music, Winona College. Information relative to a: 
of these schools may be obtained through the Information Bureau 
Winona Lake. 

The Indianapolis College of Law is a high-grade institution, givi 
a complete legal education. The faculty is composed of men known 1 
their professional ability, and who have shown that they have the san 
keen insight in the art of teaching and the same skill and talent f 
imparting knowledge that are essential to the qualifications of 
teacher of literary or scientific subjects. The courses of study are co'l 
plete, and embrace everything necessary to a thorough knowledge I 
the law. The regular two years' course leads to the degree of LL I 
Advanced work is given leading to degrees of LL. M. and D. C L Tl^ 
college, in order to meet the demands of the different classes of student 
m addition to the regular day sessions, has evening sessions, so that op 
can complete the full courses at night with two years' study whi 
continuing his regular occupation. The college is alive to the intereil 
of the bar, and has always taken advanced grounds toward the elev*^ 
tion of the profession. It teaches more law in two years, and does . 
thoroughly, than any other school in the state. Its students have acces 



116 HTMAN-S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 



to more than 6,000 volumes, belonging to the Marlon County Bar Ass 
elation, and the supreme court library, the largest court library in tt * 
west. The United States circuit and district courts, the state supremi ' 
appellate, county superior and circuit courts, as well as the local munid 
pal courts, are located here and furnish a constant series of new an 
important cases Involving the greatest variety of questions of law. Bl 
mere observation of the workings of these courts the student can ge 
a clearer, better and more comprehensive education in pleadings, prae 
tice and system of court procedure than in any law school in the couu 
try. The College is located in the Pythian Building, opposite th 
United States Court House and Postotfice. 

The Indianapolis Business University (incorporated), comprisin,r 



see 



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ill 
the Bryant & Stratton and the Indianapolis Business College, wa.'' 



founded in 1850. It is recognized as one of the foremost educationa' 
institutions in the land. In this day thorough preparation is the del 
mand, and it is upon this high plane that the Indianapolis Busines- 
University maintains its commanding position as the leader in busines 
education. It is far in advance of business colleges and commercia 
departments. It stands on a higher plane; it is built on a broader ant 
firmer foundation. The absolute thoroughness and efficiency of itj 
courses of study and instruction and the marked success of its studenb 1 
have made it known and recognized as the university in this sphere oli| 
education. Its patronage is national. This university qualifies its stu f 
dents to become bookkeepers, accountants, telegraphers, stenographers^' 
secretaries, managers, bank and correspondence clerks, credit men" 
draftsmen, illustrators and newspaper artists. They take positions sc,_ 
thoroughly qualified in the essentials of a business education, so dis- 
ciplined in business habits, and so deserving of advancement that they 
rise to positions of trust and proprietorship, and finally reach the high-i 
est attainments in life. To accomplish this end, the most admirably) 
arranged courses of study are provided, which present what is most use- 
ful for the thoroughness and efficiency in qualifying students in the best 
way, in the shortest time, and at the least expense, for success in the 
actual duties of life. The university places at the head of its depart- 
ments of study instructors who are experts in their specialties, who are 
conscientious and earnest in the discharge of their duty, and who have, 
been connected with the institution many years, consequently make thei 
advancement of the students their chief aim. The entire organization' 
and work of the institution since 1885 has been under the immediatei 
personal supervision of the president, E. J. Heeb, who is ably as-; 
sisted by a large executive force and faculty of experienced educators. 
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The National Correspondence Schools is an educational institu- 

n incorporated under the laws of Indiana. Its integrity and reliabil- 

f to do just as it represents and its equipment to carry on correspond- 

^ce instruction has placed it in the front ranks as an educational in- 

itution. It is a school of recognized merit and its methods have met 

ith the highest endorsement. Its unparalleled success in correspond- 

ice instruction is due to its improved methods and the thoroughness of 

3 courses of study. It gives complete courses of instruction by corre- 

ondence in professional law, illustrating, pharmacy, cartooning, draw- 

g, all commercial branches and many other subjects. These features 

■e due to the fact that the school is backed by a resident educational 

stitution, and each student receives personal direction and supervi- 

on from a trained corps of instructors. The courses of study are 

entically the same as those in high-grade resident colleges, and are 

inestimable value to the thousands of men and women who desire 

secure an education while continuing their regular occupation. It 

Ljoys a world-wide patronage and thousands of students testify to the 

erits of its methods and courses of instruction. Mr. B. J. Heeb, the 

under, has been identified with correspondence instruction the past 

renty years. The offices are 28-40 North Pennsylvania street. 

The Indiana Veterinary College one of the greatest institutions 

its kind in the country, is located in the downtown district, six 

ocks east of the Monument and one block north of Washington 

;reet. The new college building just completed is the finest and best 

[[uipped example of its kind in America and is a monument to the 

far - sigh t e d- 
n e s s, energy 
and self-sacri- 
fice of its pres- 
ent secretary 
and treasurer, 
Ferdinand A. 
Mueller, one of 
the best 
known and in- 
fluential Ger- 
man citizens. 
In addition to 
his official po- 
sition he fills 
the chairs of 
Materia - Med- 
}a. Pharmacy and Botany in the college. The college has just com- 
leted the seventeenth year of its existence, and the rapid increase in 




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its students forced the erection of the new college building. Some i 
the notable features in connection with the college are its operatic 
room, having a semi-circular amphitheater with a seating capacity < 
200, with the operating table located in the pit, giving an uno 
structed view of the operations; the laboratories, which are equippe 
with all modern improvements, including high grade microscopes an: 
a stereopticon lantern, together with a curtain 12x15 feet, upon whic 
objects are shown greatly enlarged and thoroughly demonstrated. Th 
college maintains one of the finest hospitals for the treatment of an 
mals in the country, and is one of the most important adjuncts to thij 
building. Graduates of this college are eligible to membership in thl 
American Veterinary Association, and recognized by the Bureau o 
Animal Industry of the United States. The officers cf the college arei 
George H. Roberts, V. S., president; Joseph W. Klotz, V. S., vice pres; 
dent; William B. Craig, M. D., V. S., dean of faculty; Ferd. R. Muei 
ler, Ph. G., V. S., secretary and treasurer; Otto Wagner, superintendeni 
and assistant secretary. 

Free Kindergarten and Domestic Training Schools — There an 
twenty-five schools of this character in the city at present under th< 
supervision of a board of directors of the Free Kindergarten Associa 
tion. Until the present year the work of free kindergartens in Indian 
apolis has been maintained almost entirely by private subscriptions 
and by various means devised by the ladies of the society, the onljl 
public aid coming from the Marion County commissioners, who have 
for some years contributed a small sum toward their support. The Ini 
diana legislature of 1901 passed a law permitting cities of six thousand! 
inhabitants or more to levy a tax for the maintenance of kindergartens i 
where there is an incorporated body that is prepared to conduct these' 
schools. The Teachers' College for the training of Kindergarten teach-l| 
ers is located at Alabama and Twenty-third streets. 

The 5arah A. Davis-Deterding Memorial Training School is lo-<i 
cated in Irvington and is conducted under the auspices of the Christian j 
Woman's Board of Missions for the purpose of training missionaries and \ 
Christian workers. The ground was broken for the erection of the 
building August 29, 1907. The offices of the Christian Woman's Board 
of Missions are located in this building. 

John Herron Art Institute, located at Pennsylvania and Sixteenth 
streets, is conducted by the Art Association of Indianapolis, a society 
organized May 7, 1883, and incorporated October 11, 1883. In May, 
1895, the Art Association became the residuary legatee under the will of 
John Herron, who left a bequest of $250,000.00 with the stipulation '» 
that an Art Museum should be built and an Art School conducted which 
should bear his name. The institution is open every day in the year 
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on Sunday afternoons and holidays. The John Herron Art School a 
nected with the Art Institute ranks with the best art schools of t 
country and it has a constantly growing enrollment. Since the esti 
lishment of the institute the association has received several subste 
tial gifts of money and pictures. 

The Indiana Central University, located on Shelby street south i ^ 
the city limits, was dedicated in 1905 and is under the auspices of tlj J 
United Brethren Church of the State of Indiana. This handsome C( 
lege Building was built by Wm. L. Elder upon his University Heighl|''^ 
Addition, and is bound to be one of the leading educational institutioK 
of Indiana on account of its location at Indianapolis. 

The Normal College of the North American Gymnastic Union i 
an institution established for the purpose of educating teachers ( - 
physical training for schools maintained by gymnastic societies, f( 
public schools, and for higher educational institutions. The College ::j 
empowered by law to confer academic titles and degrees on studentifi 
that complete certain prescribed courses. 




INDIANA STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF. 





LifeintheHoo5IerOital 



OTELS, INNS, CAFES, RESTAURANTS, APARTMENT HOUSES, FLATS, CLUBS, 
PLACES OF AMUSEMENT. 

The hotel is a necessary institution in any place or settlement pre- 
snting any kind of urban pretensions, and Indianapolis, among its 
rst settlers, included a tavern-lieeper, Hawliins by name, who built a 
ibin from the abundant supply of logs which surrounded the site, 
id gave notice that he was prepared to furnish good entertainment 
>r man or beast. His monopoly did not last very long, for, in 1822, a 
jar after he established business, Thomas Carter erected a larger hos- 
Iry and furnished entertainment for immigrants, who at that time 
ere coming in somewhat numerously, and who needed a stopping- 
ace until they could build cabins of their own. Carter's tavern was 
so utilized for meetings, and the first theatrical performance was held 

it. The Bates House, which, until 1901, was recognized as one of 




BATES HOUSE, 1854 



18 city's chief hostelries, was built in 1852. It served its pi:rpose with 
istinction until 1901, when it was torn down to make room for the 
laypool. The excellent hotel facilities of the city are of great import- 
tice to its commercial prestige, and also to sustain the position that 
as been attained by Indianapolis as a convention city. The centi-al 



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location of Indianapolis, its many urban attractions, its railroad facill! 
ties, and, above all, its superior hotel accommodations, have given tr 
it the favor of many organizations, commercial, educational, profea 
sional, religious, scientific, etc., as well as political organizations, whicfc 
find in Indianapolis the gi-eatest advantages as a meeting place for. 
their state and national gatherings. No city is more favored in thiji 
way, an average of 400 or 500 of such meetings being held in the citj 
every year. Among all the many factors that conti'ibute to the pros-; 
perity of Indianapolis, none is of stronger value than the superior qual*. 
ity of the hotel facilities that are presented by the city. 

The Claypool, M'hich is located on the old site of the Bates House,i 
and was completed in 1902, is one of the finest hotels west of New York 
City and cost in excess of $1,250,000. The building was planned and 
built under the supervision of Architect Franli M. Andrews. No hotel 
building in the world has so many features or possesses more beauties 
in architecture or decoration. The structure is absolutely fireproof.rj 
eight stories high with a roof garden. The hotel is under the manage- i 
ment of the president of the Indiana Hotel Company, Henry W. Law-i 
rence, one of the best known and most practical hotel men in the ' 
country. American and European plans. 




IMPERIAL HOTEL. 



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YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BUILDING. 



The Qrand Hotel is one of the leading hotels of Indianapoli 
dating its establishment back to the early fifties, when it was know A 
as the Mason House. It is conducted on the American and Europea ,^ 
plans. 

English Hotel has an ideal location in Monument Place facing th y 
great Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. It is as nearly fire-proof as cai( 
be made and is particularly adapted to the convenience of families, ji 
first-class cafe is conducted in connection with the hotel. j 

The Denison is one of the hotels of exceptionally high reputatioE 1 
located at Ohio and Pennsylvania streets. It is held in high favor b;hi 
transients and permanent guests. The hotel is a six-story and base! 
ment structure containing 250 rooms, over one-half being en suite witli 
private baths, and all connected with complete telephone system. Then 
is an excellent cafe conducted on the first floor. ^ 

The Spencer House — Widely famed and noted as one of the leadini* 
hotels in Indianapolis is the Spencer House, on Illinois street, oppositt' 
the Union Depot. It was established forty years ago. 



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Columbia Club— It might be matter tor astonishment to become 

rare of what our inland Hoosier State has done, not only for her 

iters, but for the world at large. For out of this Judea have come 

ophets to all people. Statesmen, poets, novelists, and artists, song 

d story, and men to sit in the highest place of honor, have been sent 

to the world from Indiana; and nowhere in the west is there a 

ople more athirst for knowledge and beauty than in our flourishing 

bstern capital, Indianapolis. Out of this have gi'own clubs and clubs 

r the propagation of all interests— social, artistic, literary and po- 

ical. The Columbia Club was dedicated New Year's eve, December 

, 1900, and is an organization which has grown out of these condi- 

ons. The features and functions of this club are so unique as to call 

Itention to it all over the country. In all its acts and influences it 

■sters the principles of Republicanism, and yet is never dominated by 

:;treme partisanship. Through the extended influence of the many 

irong men who are among its members, it is a potent factor in all 

liblic questions of Indiana, and often in the politics of the country. 

'aere is probably no club in this country which is more widely known 

II account of events which have taken place within its walls affecting 

rge national political interests. Its membership is in no sense local, 

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126 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

of Indianapolis its members are ciiosen by invitation, from eveii^ 
county, important town and community in the state. Men who a; 
so honored must be Republicans and representative in some distit 
guished manner of the community in which they reside. As a businei 
man's club it represents eminently a large portion of the leading me 
of affairs in Indiana. It is the foremost social club of Indianapol 
and of the state, and the only social state club in this country. TJ 
club building is situated on Monument Place; it fronts the soldiers' an 
sailors' monument. The club's new building is one of the most attra 
tive and noticeable architectural ornaments of the city. Its archite 
was Frank M. Andrews. No comfort is lacliing. A principal provislci 
to this end are the living rooms luxuriously furnished. The exterior ■ 
as fine an example of Italian Renaissance as is to be found in thl 
country. Its solidity and beautiful proportions appeal to one at the fin 
glance; a nearer view, revealing the details, shows the work of a ma; 
ter hand. 

Das Deutsche Haus, one of the finest German club houses in th 
country, is the result of a resolution passed by the Socialer Turnvevei 
of Indianapolis in 1891 to procure more commodious quarters. A bulk 
ing association was founded and incorporated with a capital stock c 
$100,000, which was later increased to $160,000. Before the buildini 
operations were begun it became evident that the time was propitiou' 
to build a club house of sufficient proportions to accommodate tb 
Turnverein and other German literary, musical and dramatic societiesi 
The first official meeting of the stock association was held in Januarji 
1892. Real estate was purchased in the same year, 135x203 feet, at th 
corner of New Jersey and Michigan streets. Ground was broken i: 
the summer of 1893 and the first of the buildings, the eastern hall 
was dedicated on Washington's birthday, 1894. The balance of the rea 
estate, now comprising a fourth of a block, was purchased in 1896. Il 
1897 the building on the corner was begun and completion of the m\ 
provements were celebrated by a three-days' festival in June, 1898. Ii 
pursuance of the plan of the builders, Der Deutsche Klub, a socia 
club, was organized upon completion of the first building. Der Musib 
verein was founded in October, 1897, and in 1899 these two clubs wer 
merged under the name of Der Deutsche Klub and Musikverein of Indi^ 
anapolis. The membership of the "Das Deutsche Haus" is about 1,10 
from among the best known families in the city. Notable features o; 
the club are the Sunday-school, a girls' industrial school and kinder 
garten that are maintained by individual effort. A series of chora 
and orchestral concerts during the winter, and band concerts in tli< 
garden, weekly, during the summer months are special attractions. 




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128 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

The Bismarck is oue of tlie most popular cafes in the city. It ; 
located at Nos. 23 autl 25 East Pearl street, in the heart of the wholesa! 
and shopping district. The service is excellent, the prices are moderati 
and not only the best edibles that the market affords can be had hen 
but also the best-known brands of imported and domestic wines, bee 
liquors and cigars. The Bismarck is famed for its business man 
noonday lunch, and it is visited daily by the most prominent busines 
and professional men of the city. It is under the management of F. . 
Arens & Son, who give the business their personal attention and wL 
thoroughly understand how to meet the requirement of the most ei- 
acting. 

Other Hotels and Cafes — The city has many other hotels and ref^ 
taurants, where lodgings and meals can be obtained at prices to sui 
patrons. Among the more notable are the Occidental, the Stubbins, thi 
Oneida, and the Sherman House, where the service is very good. 

The Bertha Ballard — This is one of the most unique and practica' 
institutions of its kind in the country. It was founded originally i: 
1890, and known as the Friends' Boarding House for Girls, and wai 
conducted as such until 1900, when W. H. Ballard, a prominent bus; 
ness man of this city, presented the institution with its present magnifi 
cent building and grounds as a memorial to his daughter. It is con 
ducted for the sole purpose of providing a home for self -supportim 
girls, where they can obtain every comfort desired at actual cost. 

The Mutual Service Association is an organization that was fonuen 
in 1904 for the mutual benent of professional and working girls of In 
dianapolis. The organization maintains a beautiful home in a larg 
park near Fairview, wliere accommodations are furnished the mem 
bers at a cost of from $3.00 to $4.00 a week. In the summer tents ap 
erected upon the grounds for the accommodation of the members, wher 
they are afforded all of the benefits of an outdoor life. It maintain! 
an employment bureau free of cost and looks after the personal wel 
fai'o of those connected with the organization. 

Clubs and Social Organizations — Club life in Indianapolis has be 
come to be one of it>s most prominent and interesting features. Theri 
are nearly 250 organizations and miscellaneous societies representinj 
club life, in the city. These embrace social, political, literary, musical 
dramatic, athletic, driving clubs, etc. Some of the club houses in poini 
of construction and equipment are the equal of the finest in the countrji 
and represent an investment of many thousands of dollars, affordini' 
their members a variety of luxuries and delights not possible at home, j 

The South Side Turnverein is located on Prospect street in one o;' 
the most substantial club buildings in the city. The building was erectec 
in December, 1900, and dedicated January 20, 1901, with all prominenl 
German organix.ations participating in the celebration. 




INDIANAPOLIS MAENNERCHOR BUILDING. 




DAS DEUTSCHE HAUS. 



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The Independent Turnverein — This society was organized Jam 
1879. The present handsome club house was erected in 1885. I 
equipped with the best bowling alleys in the West. The building is 
of the most substantial contributions to club architecture in the cit;i 

Indianapolis Maennerchor was organized in 1854, and is one off 
oldest and most influential German organizations in this city. It 
given in concerts and in courses of instruction the best works of ( 
man composers, and it has been potent in developing the love for m\. 
in this community. Its membership is composed of active members \ 
are musicians or students, and others to whom the social features 
the organization appeal. In 1906 it erected its present magnifii 
building on tlie northwest corner of Michigan and Illinois streets, i 
it is one of the finest examples of club architecture in America. It 
sumptuously furnished and is fitted with all the conveniences necess; 
to modern club life. A unique feature of the building is the beauti 
roof garden. 

The Boys' Club is located at the corner of Madison avenue and 5 
ridian street. It is conducted by the Boys Club Association that v\ 




BOYS' CLUB AND MANUAL TRAINING HIGH SCHOOL. 




SOUTH SIDE TURNVEREIN. 




INDEPENDENT TURNVEREIN. 



132 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

organized for the purpose of supplying needy boys with assistance ii 
surrounding them with such influences as would tend to make s 
respecting and self-supporting men of them. The club maintaini 
free reading-room, baths and gymnasium and is open to boys from i 
to twenty years of age. 

The Indianapolis Propylaeum was incorporated June 6, 1888, , 
the, purpose of promoting and encouraging literary and scientific 
deavors, also for erecting and maintaining a suitable building t 
would provide a center of higher culture for the public, and particulal 
for the women of Indianapolis. The organization of the Propylae 
was due to the suggestion of Mrs. May Wright Sewall. The memb 
ship of the organization is composed exclusively of women. The le 
ing organizations of the city, both those composed of women only, e 
those composed of both men and women, find in the Propylaeum sv 
able quarters for their meetings. The building which is owned by i 
association is striliing in appearance, of modern Romanesque architi 
ture, and constructed of oolitic limestone, brick aud iron. The locaf. 
is beautiful, fronting upon the grounds of the Institution for the Blii 
The building is handsomely furnished throughout with exceptioi 
facilities and convenient accommodations for club meetings, banque 
lectures, public and private receptions, concerts, art exhibits, and, 
general, for all social, literary, musical and other gatherings for whi 
private houses are too small and public halls too large, too inconveniei 
or for various reasons unattractive. 

The Dramatic Club, which was incorporated in 1891, Is the oi 
growth of an organization of young ladies formed to give dramaii 
performances. The first play given by the club was at the Propylaeu; 
where it still continues to hold its meetings. While the prime obje 
of the club is to entertain its members and friends, it has been instil 
mental in arousing thought and intellectual interest in the art of actiii 
Plays of remarkable dramatic power as well as of fine literary mei 
have been written by some of its members, notable among which a 
the productions of Mrs. Margaret Butler Snow, Miss Louise Garrar 
Miss Susan Van Valkenburg and Newton Booth Tarkington. In tl 
years of its existence the club has more than fulfilled the expectatio; 
of its founders, and has proved to be a public benefactor. Its pla; 
have often been repeated for charity. 

Art Association of Indianapolis was organized May 7, 1883, and i 
corporated on October 11, 1883. The object of the organization is tit 
cultivation and advancement of art, and the establishment of a permii 
nent art museum in this city. To this end it gives exhibitions, provide 
lectures and purchases works of art; only one year since its organizi 
tion has it failed to hold an annual exhibition. 



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/ 

The Indianapolis Board of Trade — This organization was 
successor of the old Chamber of Commerce and was organized June 
1882. It has, at present, a membership of over five hundred, am 
which are to be found not only the grain dealers, but many of 
leading merchants, manufacturers and financiers of the city. M 
prominent legal and professional men also hold membership in 
organization. 

The following named have served as presidents: *Fred P. Rv 
*Justus C. Adams, *Augustus D. Lynch, Horace E. Kinney, *Robertl 
Foster, Elijah B. Martindale, John H. Holliday, John S. Lazarus, *S 
T. Bowen, David M. Parry, *Julius P. Pratt, John J. Appel, Willi 
Scott, Charles C. Perry, George G. Tanner, Sam B. Sweet, *Daniel 
Erwin, Frank D. Stalnaker, *John W. Murphy, William J. Moor 
*James A. Wildman, Milton A. Woollen, *George W. Sloan, Aquilla 
Jones and *Irving S. Gordon. 

The objects of the Association are to promote the commercial,: 
nancial, industrial and other interests of the city of Indianapolis; 
secure uniformity in commercial usages and customs; to facilitate bi 
ness intercourse; to promote commercial ethics and to adjust differen 
and disputes in trade. 

The Board of Trade is the headquarters for the grain trade in t 
city. The Indianapolis cash grain market is established through 
medium of its grain call, which takes place each business day at no 

The Indianapolis Board of Trade is a substantial business si 
semi-public organization and stands for the development and prosper 
of its home city. Its advice and co-operation is many times sought 
municipal affairs and often on affairs of the state and nation, and 
reason of its successful career and conservativeness stands in high 
spect in the community. 

The fine eight-story oflBce building at the southeast corner of Met; 
ian and Ohio streets, and the home of the Board of Trade, is one of 1 
accomplished dreams of the organization and the pride of the city. T 
Board occupies almost the entire seventh floor of the building, where 
located a large Assembly Room, Governing Committee Room, Sec 
tary's offices. Reception and Reading Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, e 
Luncheon is served in this dining room each business day betwe 
11:30 o'clock A. M. and 2 o'clock P. M., and is a very popular feature 
the organization. 

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The Commercial Club was organized in January, 1890. TF 
Club's purpose, which is not commercial in a sense of devotion to tra* 
interests, is broadly stated to make the Indiana Capital a better placj] 
to live in. The Club's influence has not only been felt at home, h\ 
throughout the world. It was instrumental in bringing together tl 
street paving exposition of Indianapolis. Up to this time no definili 
system had been discovered for the uniform paving of streets and tl 
result of this congress was the adoption of the present plan of aspha; 
paving, not only in Indianapolis, but throughout America and foreig; 
countries. Among other work to which the Club has given its assis: 
ance and co-operation are the securing of a new city charter, the inauji 
uration of a system of street improvements and of sewerage, the pr«i 
motion of park and boulevard systems, railroad track elevation, thl 
location of new industries, assistance rendered toward the bettermen 
of our public school system, etc. With a view to permanence in thi 
effort of public spirit an eight-story stone front building was erected h 
the Club in 1890, at the southwest corner of Meridian and Pearl street! 
as its home. The Club membership is now in excess of 1,600 members 




MASONIC TEMPLE. 




CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK. 

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THE BLACHERNEi 



Marion Club 

maintains its 
club liouse on 
North Merid- 
ian, opposite 
the site of the 
new federal 
building. It is 
.maintained for 
the purpose of 
promoting the 
interests of 
Republicanism 
and has a very 
large and ac- 
tive member- 
ship, which em- 
braces some of 
the most high- 
ly honored and 
popular men in the Republican party. 

The Indiana Club was organized in 1907 by prominent Democrats 
of the city and state for the purpose of advancing the interests of their 
political organization in local, state and national affairs. 

The Canoe Club maintains a splendidly equipped club house in 
Riverside park on the east bank of White river. It has a member- 
ship of about 300 business and professional men, who enjoy boating 
and give encouragement to aquatic sports. Beside the club house its 
members own numerous steam and electric launches, canoes and other 
craft, which are cared for in a well-appointed boathouse. A toboggan 
slide is one of the interesting amusement features of the club. 

The Country Club is one of the most prominent social clubs of this 
city. It has a handsome home about four miles north of the city, near 
Fairview park, overlooking the canal. 

The Indianapolis Club is a social club maintained by the promi- 
nent Jewish citizens of this city. 

Other Club and Society Buildings— Among other notable club and 
society buildings are the Scottish Rite building on South Pennsylvania 
street, the Elks' Club building on East Maryland street, the University 
Club on North Meridian street, the club buildings erected by the Knights 
of Pythias lodges on East Ohio street. 



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Pop June's Shell Oyster Bay — The naiue of June in this city is 
synonymous with all things that are good to eat, particularly with such 
things as the oyster and other foods of the river, lake or sea. It is a 
recognized fact tliat in cities of this size that there is a place whichl 
has become famous as being the choice of all who like good cooking,; 
pure and toothsome food as well, which have become national in char- 
acter, as being resorts that attract the celebrities in all walks of life 
who love fine dishes well prepared, and this fame continues to grow 
till all men who "know the town" can tell you the place to eat, and 
strangers are taken there just to give them a treat, with as much pridel 




as would be required in showing them some public works of art. Such 
a place is the "Pop June Shell Oyster Bay," at 109 South Illinois street, 
whose reputation is a standard for imitation, and which has been one ; 
of the points of interest since 1872, when it was founded by William i 
H. June and continued by him until his death in 1901, when his sons, 
George W. June, John H. June and Homer H. June, assumed charge, , 
continuing to keep up the high standard attained. The Junes are 
descendants of a long line of public caterers which runs back to 1795, 
when the first Jacob June served oysters in his coffee house, then located 
at No. 13 Front street, just off the Battery, in the city of New York. 




CANOE CLUB, RIVERSIDE PARK. 




COUNTRY CLUB. 



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The International Tavern, corner of Noble and St. Clair stn 
is conducted by Henry Victor, one of the best known, liberal and e 
getic citizens of this city. Mr. Victor came to Indianapolis in 1884 f I''"' 
Germany, and went into business in 1897 on the South Side. He 
collector for the Lieber Brewing Company during 1890-1891. F 








THE INTERNATIONAL TAVERN. 



this time till 1900 he conducted the old Mozart Hall, now known as ti! 
Germania. He purchased his present place in 1891 and took persoDij 
management of it in 1901. 

Since his arrival in this city Mr. Victor has made his strong p( 
sonality felt, giving liberally, both of his time and means, to the pi 
motion of the welfare of the people. The South Side Turnverein, one 
the most substantial club buildings of our city, is a monument to his ei 
ergy and self-sacrifice, and the life of the organization is undoubted! 
due to his inspiration. When the membership had ebbed in 1894 to btj 
twenty of the original members he was elcted president of the organizj; 
tion and gave it renewed vigor by establishing a physical trainin 
school with about 500 pupils, under the direction of one of the ableJ 
physical directors in the country. In 1899 he suggested the idea of 
permanent home for the organization. With misgivings on the part c! 
many of the members he began and completed the undertaking that 



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v^en to the South Side its beautiful club building. It was dedicated 
,nuary 20, 1901, with aW prominent German organizations partici- 
ting. 

Places of Amusement — These consist of seven theaters. English 
lera House and Shriner Building Theaters are devoted to the produc- 
in of the highest class, the Grand Opera House to fashionable vaude- 
le and the Majestic to stock company productions, the Park Theater 

popular-priced plays and the Empire and Gayety Theaters are de- 
ted to burlesque. In addition to these are numerous smaller places 

attraction. For summer amusements the principal attractions are 
Dnderland and White City. 

Indiana State Fair, which is held in Indianapolis in the fall of the 
ar, is the great event that attracts thousands of Indianians with 

ir families to the Hoosier capital. It is the annual exhibition of 
Dgress in agriculture, horticulture, stock raising and the various de- 
rtnients of husbandry. In 1S93 the State Board of Agriculture se- 
red the beautiful tract of 214 acres northeast of the city it now has 
rered with convenient buildings, including the magnificent coliseum 
I jcted in 1907, which is one of the finest and largest in this country, 
e ground formerly occupied by the fair was sold in 1892 for $275,000, 
i is now one of the most attractive residential districts in the city. 




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THE RACE TRACK AT FAIR GROUNDS. 

The Race Track, located on the state fair grounds, is one of 
best in the country. 

The Speedway, which was built in 1909, is the largest tracl! 
the kind in the world built specially for motor car racing and for l£i 
outdoor events. 




THE SPEEDWAY. 




BRIDGES. TUNNELS, SEWERS, AQUEDUCTS, WATER, LIGHTINQ BY GAS AND 
ELECTRICITY. TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONES. 

iThe demands of a modern metropolis require easy, rapid and safe 
eans of transit, and for the health, comfort and convenience of its 
i.tizens extensive sewer, water, heating and lighting facilities. In 
lis respect Indianapolis has liept abreast of the most progressive cities 
I the country, and over head and under foot it has much of interest 
Did value. Beneath the principal streets there is a networli of pipes 
f all descriptions, sewers and water mains, conduits for electric light, 
telephone and telephone wires, and over and under the 
railroads, tunnels and viaducts. Were it not for these 
conveniences overhead and underground the activities 
of the city would be hampered to a considerable extent. 
Marion County Heating and Lighting Plant— Dur- 
ing 1900 a power-house was erected on the grounds of 
the county jail, a tunnel was constructed leading from 
the power-house to the basement of the court-house, and 




MARION COUNTY HEATING AND LIGHTING PLANT. 



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THE AQUEDUCT OVER FALL CREEK. 



the entire sanitary, ligliting and ideating sj'stem of tlie court Iiom 
was taken out and the county's own system installed. 

The Aqueduct carries the water of the canal over Fall creek. It 
located northwest of the city and is maintained by the Indianapol 
Water Company. 

Virginia Avenue Viaduct is the only structure of this character 
the city, and it affords easy, safe and rapid passage for pedestriaBi' 
vehicles and street cars over the numerous railroads that cross tl 
avenue. 

Illinois Street Tunnel, under the Union Railway Station, was tl! 
first engineering work of this kind completed in this city. It is for til 
convenience of vehicles and pedestrians and carries Illinois street undti 
the railroad tracks. 

Conduit Systems — ^The telegraph, telephone and electric light con 
panics maintain complete conduit systems in the original mile squan 
which embraces the entire business district of the city. There are i 
all thirty-two miles of conduits, through which the wires of the core 
panies are carried to all parts of the city. 

Track Elevation in Indianapolis was started by the Commercia 
Club at a meeting held in lts94, based on recommendations made in i 



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THIRTIETH STREET BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK. 



ry thorough report submitted by William Fortune, treating the vari- 
es methods of abolishing grade crossings and showing what had 
en accomplislied in other cities. The meeting authorized the appoint- 
ent of a permanent commission on track elevation to continue the 
fort in Indianapolis until successful. The commission was headed in 
e beginning by Col. Eli Lilly as chairman and William Fortune as 
cretary. On the death of Col. Lilly in 1S9S, Mr. Fortune became the 
lairman, and has since continued at the head of the commission, 
hich was persistent in its efforts with city offlcials, and before the 
cate legislature and the courts. A campaign of education was con- 
icted for several years, and the question was an issue at several mu- 
cipal elections. In 1898 an ordinance was passed under the Taggart 
iministration regarding elevation of tracks, but was defeated in the 
•urts. Finally in 1005, under the Holtzman administration, track ele- 
ition at the Massachusetts avenue crossing was started and was com- 
eted in 1906. The enactment of a state law by the legislature was 
so brought about in 1905, providing for track elevation at an annual 
qjenditure not exceeding $400,000, of which not over twenty-five per 
?nt. should be paid by the city and county. Under this law the ele- 
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river was begun in 1905 and has continued under Mayor Bookwaltei 
administration. It is now ttie established policy of the city to abol' 
grade crossings and to elevate the railroad tracks wherever this is 1 
most practical method. The elevation at Massachusetts avenue has be, 
of mcalculable benefit to the section of the city lying east of the trac 
and it has been the contention of the Commercial Club commission tl 
the elevation of the tracks will be the solution of the greatest probld, 
affecting the physical development of the city at its present stage 
growth. 

The Indianapolis Light and Heat Company, as a result of a merg 
of the earlier central stations, came into existencce In 1905. Its equ;i 
ment is equal to the best and largest power and light plants in t 
world. The business of the company consists in supplying electrici, 
for all of the various uses to which this potential form of energy ci^ 
be applied. Its most general application is for jnunicipal lighting, in tl 
use of which over 1,800 arc lamps, of 2,000 candle power, are employei, 
in the illumination of stores and residences, using approximately 400,0ii 
incandescent lamps, and in the use of current as power in the varioi. 
industrial establishments, elevators, newspaper offices, etc., and for a 
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INDIANAPOLIS LIGHT AND HEAT CO.'S KENTUCKY AVE. STATION. 

mployed; over 16,000 horsepower is furnished by the company. The 
tation of the company, located at the crossing of the Vandalia railroad 
nd Kentucky avenue, has a combined output of 10,000 horsepower, and 
tie Mill street station 6,000 horsepower. Located on Bird street, next 
the Willoughby building, on North Meridian street, the company has 
astalled the third largest storage battery in the world, with a-^reserve 
nergy equivalent to 3.000 horsepower, sufficient to supply its entire 
ystem for one-half hour iu case of an emergency, or it can be used at 
ny time to take part of the station's load should it become necessary. 
?he amount of electric output of this company is greater per capita 
nan that of any other station in the United States. This result has 
een brought about largely by the policy of the company in giving to 
he consumer the benefits of the cheapening processes as rapidly as they 
lave been adopted. In no city in the country, under similar circum- 
tances, is electricity sold so cheaply. A notable evidence of this is the 
avish use of electricity by the merchants of the city for decorative 
md display purposes. The electrical signs and decorations on the main 
horoughfares in this city are not equalled by the profuse displays on 
iroadway, New York City. All of the company's wires in the mile 



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INDIANAPOLIS LIGHT AND HEAT CO.'S MILL ST. STATION. 



square which embraces the entire business section of the city are c 
ried underground in a comprehensive conduit system — the largest mi 
in the world employed in the distribution of the Edison system of lig; 
ing. The installation of the underground system began in 1889. T 
company is purely a local one, and all of the stock of the company 
held by Indianapolis citizens. Charles C. Perry is president, Thorn, 
A. Wynne, vice-president and treasurer, and W. C. Marmon, secretary 
Bridges — Indianapolis is in possession of more permanent exampl 
of fine bridge architecture than any other city in the country. This 
especially notable, not only for the reason that Indianapolis is an inlai 
city, but that they are all products of the genius of a citizen of India 
apolis, Henry W. Klaussman, who planned and designed them, and 
were built by local contractors. The work of displacing wooden ai^ 
iron bridges with permanent stone and concrete structures began will' 
the erection of the stone bridge over Fall Creek on Central avenue i 
1900. After the flood, in March, 1904, which destroyed practically a; 
of the bridges over White River, the county assumed the work of buili 
ing the needed bridges by appropriating nearly a million dollars an 
the work was begun on a systematic basis. The work has progresse 
rapidly ever since. 



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b| The Merchants Heat and Light Company supplies steam heat, 
ectric light and power, operating under a franchise from the city of 
idianapolis. The distributing pipes, conduits and appurtenances are 
■quired to be placed underground in the district known as the original 
ile square, to which territory the operations of the company are 
liefly confined. This company was organized, and its common stock 
held, by the largest retail merchants of the city, embracing all but 
few of the members of the Merchants' Association. The use of nat- 




MERCHANTS HEAT AND LIGHT COMPANY, 



iral gas for fuel here for so many years resulted in leaving the indi- 
idual heating and lighting plants throughout the business section of 
he city practically without equipment for the burning of coal when the 
;as supply became exhausted. This was the primary cause for the or- 
ganization of the company. In its original inception the intention was 
o supply heat and light only to the stockholders, but the demand for 
ervice from the company at once became so general that this plan was 
adically modified before the actual work of construction began. A 
'^ery large part of the patronage of the company now comes from others 
han the stockholders and members of the Merchants' Association, it 
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undertaken by any other plant in the world. The company's po lie 
house is located at New Jersey and Pearl streets, and it has an elec: 
substation at 31 West Pearl street. The general offices are at 
South Pennsylvania street. The company is erecting a new poi 
house of great capacity for furnishing both heat and light, located- 
West Washington street, near the river. Edward L. McKee, preside 
Fred M. Ayres, vice-president; Charles Mayer, treasurer; G. A. Efroj 
son, secretary; Henry Kahn, H. P. Wasson. 



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LYNN B. MILLIKAN, CONTRACTJR. 

NEW YORK CENTRAL MACHINE AND ERECTING SHOP, BEECH GROVE, IND. 

Lynn B. Millikan, Contractor, presents a new departure in buil<: 
ing — "Cost Plus a Fixed Sum Plan." We invite attention of prosper 
tive builders to this plan of building. We were the first contractors t 
adopt this plan to offer to the public, and since adopting it we ha 
erected some of the largest structures in this and other cities at a saA 
ing in cost of 10 per cent, to 20 per cent., and it makes it possible fo 
the builder to make the numerous changes attending the constructioi 
at a much less cost than when the work is let on a straight contrac 
basis, the owner knows at all times just what his work is costing himi, 
what he is to pay the contractor, and makes him his own contractor 
While we recommend this plan as being the most satisfactory, we ddj 
not want you to lose sight of the fact that we take any size contract on s 
contract basis, and can do the work at lowest figures and to the entire 
satisfaction of the builder, we take pride in mentioning the VanCamB 
Hardware and Iron Company, W. J. Holliday & Co., T. B. Laycock Man- 
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'te contracts), N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. Co. (four contracts), Frank 

''iCamp ($130,000 residence), and many others on the percentage plan. 
a straight contract basis we erected the million dollar shops at 

'^ch Grove for the Big Four Railway Company, and many others of 
size. Write for our booklet, it's free. Lynn B. Millikan, 920-921 

tte Life Building. 
The Indianapolis Water Company, as now existing, was organ- 
l in 1881, under the Indiana statute of that year, which statute pro- 




CHEMICAL HOUSE AND LABORATORY INDIANAPOLIS WATER COMPANY. 



^d for the reorganization of water companies whose property had 
sold at judicial sale. It was organized to acquire and operate the 
fits and property of the Water Works Company of Indianapolis, 
3se rights and property were sold in the spring of 1881 at judicial 
The Water Works Company of Indianapolis, the original com- 
:y, was organized in 1870, and operated under a franchise granted 
the city in the early part of that year. Under authority conferred by 
franchise the Indianapolis Water Company as successor to the 
ter Works Company of Indianapolis, is charged with the duty of sup- 
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streets and sewers, filling cisterns and for public uses generally, ii li ^^ 
ing hospitals, markets, engine and hose reel houses, etc., and witl 
nishing the citizens good potable water for domestic, industrial 
manufacturing purposes. 

The Water Works Company of Indianapolis, at the time o: 
transfer of its property to the present company, owned 52 mill 
pipe and pumping machinery with a capacity of 9,000,000 galloi 
24 hours. The present company has at this time somewhat in exce 
308 miles of mains, from 4 inches to 40 inches in diameter; pun 
machinery of daily capacity of 82,000,000 gallons; a pump house o ( 
cellent design and massive structure; and a filtration departni 
which, in its operation, ranks as one of the best throughout the Ui 
States. The distribution system of the company has been well plan 
the system is thoroughly gridironed, and it can be safely said that 
congested district of our city is as well protected against fire, bot 
quantity of water and pressure, as any city of like class in the Ur 
States. 

The pumping stations, three in number, have been exceedingly 
built. Special mention should be made of the building which end 
the Davis engine at the Riverside Pumping Station, this bein§ 
stone, approximately 60x150 feet in size, and stands to-day as on 
the finest pump house buildings in the country. The buildings com 
ing the Riverside Station are located in about the center of a 300-; 
tract of ground, owned by this company, a large part of which is m 
tained as a park. 

The filtration department, located between the canal property 
Fall Creek, at a point just south of Twenty-first street, represents 
expenditure of approximately $1,000,000 and stands as one of the 1 
equipped and most efficient filtration plants in the country. The < 
struction of this plant was begun in 1902, and filtered water from 
first sent to the city of Indianapolis, September 22, 1904. The pi 
from that time to the present has developed from an auxiliary to 
well system to the source of all the supply practically at all times. 

The filters proper are reinforced concrete structures — six in ni 
ber — 90 feet by 350 feet, so roofed and lighted that neither cold nor 
clement weather can affect their operation and quality of the finisi 
water. Visiting engineers comment upon this feature together w 
the solidity and permanency of the structures — all construction havJ 
been done with the view of long life and great strength. 

The unfiltered water comes to the plant from the canal, whi 
takes its supply from White River at Broad Ripple. Extreme care 
used to prevent any pollution of the water in this canal — boating, p 
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From the canal the water flows through the chemical house and 
oratory building to the settling basins, and thence to the filters. 

The recent developments in the plant have been along the line of 

king the work that the filters themselves do very slightly subject to 

conditions of the water as it comes to the plant. Along this line 

chemical house and sedimentation basin were built — also of rein- 

'""bed concrete — so arranged that when there is a large quantity of 

% in the water as it comes to the plant, by applying chemical pre- 

"ttants this mud and the greater amount of the bacterial life is 




AQUEDUCT OVER FALL CREEK 



ight and settle in the bottom of the basin. This has a capacity of 
lOOO.OOO gallons, and is so constructed that it takes two days for the 
ter to pass through it. At the end of this time the water is freed 
90 per cent, of its mud and impurities; passes to the filters, and they 
II further remove these until only from one-half to three-quarters of 
per cent, of the original amount is left, and the finished water is at 

times safe for domestic use. 
The operation of the plant is under careful technical supervision 

ht and day, and no effort is spared to render the water pure and 
lolesome. 

f The canal property has been maintained in excellent condition and 
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directly north of the filter plant, is an excellent example of reinfi 
concrete construction. 

The directors of the company have evidenced great faith ii 
growth of the city, as shown by the size of the pipe lines and thifiiDi 
pacity of the pumps, and it can be safely stated that the compar 
every way has kept pace with the growth of the city. 

The capital stock of the company is $500,000, with a bonded in 
edness of $3,850,000. The officers are L. C. Boyd, president; H. Ifii 
Landon, vice-president and treasurer, and P. C. Jordan, secretary, 
directors are E. P. Kimball, E. T. Kimball, Edward Daniels, A\|scrl 
Baker, V. T. Malott, C. H. Payson, E. R. Payson, Herbert Payson, < 
Andrews, L. C. Boyd, G. W. Landon, H. McK. Landon, and T. C. H 

Central Union Telephone [Company — Indianapolis is the gei 
headquarters of the Central Union Telephone Company, which cone 
the organized telephone business of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois in 
Bell telephone system. The company moved into its new headquai 
building at New York and Meridian streets in October, 1907. 

New Long Distance Telephone Company, located at 230 N 
Meridian street, was organized in 1898 for the purpose of giving 
line service to the independent telephone companies throughout Ind:|'* 
and adjoining states. 

The Indianapolis Telephone Company was organized in 190 
a holding company, taking over by lease all the property of the ]]_ 
Telephone Company in Indianapolis and Marion county and opera 
It as an independent telephone plant. The main exchange and gen 
offices are at 230 North Meridian street, in the company's building. 

The Indianapolis Gas Company, engaged in furnishing artifi 
gas .to the city of Indianapolis, was incorporated in 1890 as succe; 
to the Indianapolis Gaslight and Coke Company, the Electric Light 
Gas Heating and Illuminating Company and the Indianapolis Nati 
Gas Company. The Indianapolis Gaslight and Coke Company stai 
business in 1851. The offices are located in the Majestic Building, no: 
east corner of Pennsylvania and Maryland streets. This building 
one of the handsomest in the city. The plant on Langsdale avenue i 
Big Four Railroad has a daily capacity of about seven million cu 
feet of coal and water gas. 

Citizens' Qas Company — After the failure of the supply of natu 
gas, the work of forming an organization was begun in the summer 
1905 to take over the property of the Consumers' Gas Trust Compa 
which was organized November 5, 1887, and had supplied the city w 
natural gas at almost nominal prices. Millions of dollars had b( 
saved to the citizens through the agency of this company. In ore 
that the people might in a measure again enjoy the benefits of a ch6 



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gas, on August 25, 1905, a franchise was granted to Alfred F. 
s. President of the Commercial Club; Frank D. Stalnaker, President 
rd of Trade, and Lorenz Schmidt, who were to assign it to the 

li|?ens' Gas Company, pledged to sell gas at a maximum of 60 cents 
thousand feet, and on December 13, 1905, the city, under the admin- 
ition of John W. Holtzman, contracted to assign its option in the 

i^umers' Gas Trust Company to the Citizens' Gas Company, which 
incorporated May 23, 1906. After harassing litigation the prop- 
was appraised and the work of raising a million dollars by popular 
jcription to the stock of the company was begun. The people of 

([.anapolis rallied to the support of the company, and on October 31, 
', one day before the expiration of the option, the necessary amount 
lay for the mains, $409,061.00, was paid to the directors of the Gon- 
ers' Gas Trust Company for their property. Nearly three thousand 
3criptions, ranging from $25 to many thousand dollars, were se- 
id. to make up this amount. Indianapolis has done many things in 
rge way for the common good, and the year 1907 will be memorable 
[his respect, as the people of Indianapolis had donated over a half 
ion dollars to different institutions before the work of financing the 
jzens' Gas Company was begun. The officers of the company are: 
hklin Vonnegut, president; Alfred F. Potts, vice-president, and J. D. 
rest, secretary. 




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The Western Union Telegraph Company is associated witt 
earliest liistory of Indianapolis. Tlie first telegraph company 
operated from tliis point was linown as tlie Oliio, Illinois and Ind 
Telegrapli Company, and the line was constructed from Cincinna 1 
Chicago, via Lafayette, over the highway. This was before any 
roads had been projected in that direction. The otfice was opene 
1848. In 1851 a line was built from Cincinnati, known as the Cii 
nati and St. Louis Telegraph Company, or Wade lines, with Mr. .! 
F. Wallick, the present superintendent of the Western Union Telegi 
Company at this point, as manager. The lines were operated uii 
this name until 1856, when the title changed to the Union Telegi^ 
Company, and soon after became what is known as the Western Ui 
Telegraph Company. At this time Mr. Wallick operated the office a 
the assistance of one man. Prior to that time he managed the o 
alone. As the town grew, the business of the company kept pace \ 
it, and more operators were added to the force under Mr. Wallick, 
1867 found the distinguished name of Thomas A. Edison on the pay ri 
of this office. He had just entered on the career that has since m 
him world famous. The company occupies the building at the southe 
corner of Meridian and Monument place, and in addition maintains i 
eral branch offices in the city. 

The American District Telegraph Company of Indiana was jl 
corporated in June, 1898, with only one office in Indianapolis. Tl 
company took over the messenger service of the Western Union T(' 
graph Company, delivering and collecting all the telegrams of that c( 
pany. It also does special messenger work, delivering packages, adv 
tising matter, etc. One of the principal features of the company's bu 
ness is the operation of a night watch system for factories and mercj 
tile houses and an auxiliary fire alarm, as well as police call and burgi 
alarm system connected with the main oflice of the District compai;! 
The offices are located at 29 Monument place. The officers are JohnliJ 
Wallick, superintendent; John G. Wallick, assistant superintendent. * 

The Postal Telegraph Cable Company established its offices in tl 
city November 1. 1885. The offices are located at 9 and 11 South ]\J 
ridian street. 



Transportation ^-^-Transit 



«, ELECTRIC AND INTERURBAN RAILROADS-EXPRESS, TRANSFER AND 
STORAGE COMPANIES. 

ailway Facilities— The great resources of Indianapolis have been 
available as elements of progress by the development of trans- 
tion facilities that are exceptional in their completeness. The 
st years of the state's history preceded the railway era, and dur- 
lose first years the tov^^ns that vp^ere located upon the Ohio river 
he lower Wabash had a great advantage over any other of the 
ons in the state. Soon afterward came the canal building era, 




OLD UNION DEPOT, 1887 



American enterprise manifested itself all over the country in 
fldeavor to give convenient outlets to the products of the various 
ns through the medium of artificial waterways, Indiana especially 
:ipating in the extensive canal building activity by constructing 
fabash & Erie canal from Toledo to Evansville, 476 miles, which 
3 longest in the United States, part of which is being held by 
water navigation on the Maumee and Wabash rivers. The White- 
canal, from Lawrenceburg, on the Ohio, to Hagerstown, was also 
and these waterways for many years constituted the principal 
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the state. The canals are still used to a considerable extent, althc 
the section of the Wabash & Erie canal between Ft. Wayne and La 
ette has not been used for many years. In 1847 the first railroad 
completed into Indianapolis, and connected this city with the ( 
river at Madison. This was the beginning, and the transporta 
facilities have continued to increase, until now there are sixteen (| 
pleted lines in Indianapolis, connecting in the state with many o" 
lines, which all bring their passengers to one magnificent union dei 
The erection of the present union passenger station was begun in 1 
Over 184 passenger trains enter and depart every twenty-four hour? 
that the advantages of the city for reaching any railroad point in i 
country are unsurpassed, the lines that center here radiating like spci 
of a wheel in every direction, and the equipment and service on 
roads entering Indianapolis representing the very highest quality of < 
venieuce, ease and comfort. No capital city in any of the state!' 
more advantageously situated with reference to convenience of ace 
by the citizens of the state, and there are but few county seats in ' 
entire state from which it is not possible to reach Indianapolis andl 
turn the same day. 

Indianapolis Union Railway Company— The Indianapolis Uni 
Railway Company succeeded in 1883 to the enterprise inaugurated 
1853 by the Union Railway Company. The company operates fo 
teen miles of track known as the Belt railroad, which is double-trad 
and extends around the city, and also has a mile of track in the ci| 
connecting the Belt with the union passenger station, which is n 
owned by this company. The depot is one of the finest in the Unil 
States, has a train shed 300x650 feet, and has a handsome tbv 
story brick building surmounted by a lofty tower, which is 
beautiful structure in Romanesque architecture, used for offices a 
waiting rooms of the depot. The business done by this compa ' 
is very large. Over one million freight cars are handled annual; 
over the Belt railroad. It was the first switching railroad to 
built in the country and transfers freight from factory switches to ; 
roads regardless of distance for one dollar per car, the lowest switcliii 
charges in the United States. 

Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company operat 
two divisions between Indianapolis and Chicago and Louisville v 
Monon. 

Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway operates two divisioi 
out of this city — Indianapolis to Cincinnati and Indianapolis to Sprini 
field. III. 

Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway ("Big Foul 
route. New York Central lines) operates seven divisions from this citj 
reaching Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, Peoria, Springfield, Columbu 
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Pennsylvania Lines operate five divisions running out of this c 
Indianapolis to Louisville, to Chicago, to Pittsburg, to St. Louis 
the Vaudalia line, to Viucennes. 

Lake Erie and Western Railroad operates one division out of 
city between Indianapolis and Michigan City, connecting with the i||te 
line of the road at Tipton, Ind., for points east and west. 

The Indianapolis Southern Railway operates between Indiana|olii 
and Effingham, 111., connecting with the Illinois Central system. 

Interurban Railways — Coming into Its million-dollar terminal 
tion, the finest in the world, are fourteen independent electric tracijutri 
lines, connecting with more than twenty-five tributary roads, tap; 
one of the richest and most densely populated sections of the couii 
and operating over 400 cars in and out of Indianapolis every twei 
four hours, which carry more than five million people annually. Ind 
apolis secured its first interurban lines in 1900, when two short I 
were completed, one between Indianapolis and Greenfield, a distance jd 
sixteen ]niles, and between Indianapolis and Greenwood, a distance lU 
twelve miles. Today Indianapolis has as its greatest asset the finna 
electric railway service in the world. « 

Indiana Union Traction Company operates two divisions outuj 
this city — to Logansport, Ind., to Muncie, Ind., and by connectionij jt 
Fort Wayne, Ind., Lima, Ohio, Toledo, Detroit and other Indiana, Oiii 
and Michigan points. 'ip 

Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company |i[$ 
erates five divisions out of this city — eastern division to Richmond, Illu 
and by connection to Dayton and other Ohio points. Northwestern ' 
vision to Lafayette and Crawfordsville, Martinsville division to M 
tinsville, Brazil division to Terre Haute, and by connection to Sulliv 
and Clinton, Ind., and to Paris, 111., Danvile division to Danville, Inil. 

Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company operates two 
visions — to Connersville, to Greensburg. 

Indianapolis, Columbus and Southern Traction Company operal 
one division to Seymour, and by connection to Louisville, Ky. 

Indianapolis, Crawfordsville and Western Traction Companj; 
"Ben-Hur route," operates one division to Crawfordsville. 

Indianapolis, New Castle and Toledo Electric Railway Companj 
operates one division out of the city, and by connection to Muncie ar' 
Richmond, Ind. 

Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company operates tw 
limited tx'ains daily out of Indianapolis to Fort Wayne, Ind. 

Ohio Electric Railway operates three limited trains daily to Daj 
ton, Ohio, out of Indianapolis. 

Additional Electric Railway Service — In addition the Indian; 
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arrison U. S. army post aud to Broad Ripple, one of the most im- 
jrtant suburbs and resorts near Indianapolis. 

Indianapolis Terminal Station, for the use of the electric roads 
itering Indianapolis, was the idea of Hugh J. McGowan, president of 
ie Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company. It is the greatest 
:ation of its kind in the world, and was built at a cost of a million 
jllars. It is not the only monument in this city to the business sagac- 
y and public spirit of this gentleman, as much of the marvelous de- 
jlopment made in and about Indianapolis in recent years is due to his 
lergies and enterprise. The building, in addition to being the terminal 
jr all electric traction interests, is one of the finest office structures in 
ie city. 

I The Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company — The complete- 
ess of the street car service of Indianapolis is one of its most notable 

atures, and for admirable equipment and excellence of service is not 
scelled in America. Over 135 miles of track are in operation, reaching 

II sections of the city, parks and suburbs. The first street car line 
•as built in this city in 18Gi, and from this grew the present magnifi- 
jnt system. Under the management of the present company, which 
'as organized August 4, 1902, many notable improvements and exteu- 
ons have been made. The company pays $30,000 annually to the city 
1 addition to the taxes paid on the valuation of its property, and em- 

Iloys about 1,200 men. The fare to any part of the city is fixed at five 
3nts cash, six tickets for twenty-five cents and twenty-five tickets for 
dollar, with transfer to all lines. 




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UNION RAILWAY PASSENGER STATION. 



The Belt Railroad and Stock Yard Company of Indianapolis ws 

organized in 1877. The many advantages that Indianapolis possesses 
for the proper administration of a business of its character impressed 
those engaged in the live stock trade so forcibly that from the date of ij 
its organization the business conducted here has been exceedingly large • 
and constantly growing. The geographical location of the yards has i\ 
made this the most important point in the country for the unloading, 
watering and marketing of stock destined for New England and export i| 
slaughter. From November 12, 1877, to January 1, 1909, there have 
been received at the yards over 40,000,000 hogs, .5,000,000 cattle, 3,500,- 
000 sheep and 600,000 horses. The total receipts for 1908 were 2,484,- 
226 hogs, 407,149 cattle, 111,848 sheep and 20,408 horses. The system of 



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railroads centering at Indianapolis makes it the most accessible poin 
in the country for live stock shippers. The great capacity of the yard 
and the facilities for unloading, resting and reshipping are unequalle 
by any other yards in the country, east or west. The Belt Railroa 
having been built and owned by the Stocl?; Yard Co., gives this markf 
a decided advantage over others in the respect that no terminal charge' 
is ever imposed on the shipper. 

The shipper is assured of a prompt service in the handling of hii 
shipments into the yards. Shippers and owners are furnished with sepa 
rate pens for feeding, watering and resting their stock. All pens are eni 
tirely covered with composition gi-avel roofs, furnisliing ijrotection ti 
stock from the storms of winter and the liot suns of summer, which is 
very great saving to the shipper in the way of shrinkages in weights, ann 
a great protection in all sorts of weather to buyers and sellers in the! 
daily trade operations. This is a strictly cash market, and is noted thi 
country over for its steady prices and the limited range of its fluctuations 
as compared with other markets. This company makes but one yardagv 
charge during the entire time stock remains on the market. The onljl 
other source of revenue is the charge for feed, from which sources th<i 
revenue is derived to cover all expenses incident to the operation anC' 
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itenance of property, cost of hay, corn, oats, weighing of live 
J, water-works system, taxes, insurance, fuel, gas electric light- 
tools lost, stoclv yards cleaning, labor of a vast number of ern- 
es; current expenses, such as attorneys' fees, boolcs, stationery, 
ting, salaries of officers, agents and clerical force and of police and 
departments, interest on bonds and capital invested, all of which 
(Uditure is incurred for the maintenance of this market, and ac- 
s to the direct benefit of its patrons and shippers of live stock, 
charges at these yards are lower than at any other yards in the 
;, there being no yardage charge on live stoclv in transit unloaded 
and destined for other points. The unloading, yarding, watering, 
ing and weighing of live stock is done by the company's employes, 
Wing the shipper from all such care and responsibility. The com- 
lion salesmen and buyers on this market enjoy the reputation of 
g thoroughly reliable. There are between twenty and thirty firms 
ted at the Union Stock Yards. 

Stock Yards Hotel — The Exchange hotel connected with the Union 
k Yards under its management offers every accommodation looking 
16 convenience and comfort of its patrons, at reasonable rates. The 
1 has a first-class lunchroom in connection with it, which is kept 
day and night. The officers of the company are Sam B. Rauh, 
fident; Julius A. Hanson, vice-president; H. C. Graybill, traffic man- 
•; John H. Holliday, secretary, and H. D. Lane, auditor. 
Horse and Mule Auction Barns— The horse and mule market has 
wn a phenomenal growth since its beginning in the fall of 1896. 
new brick barns for the accommodation of this branch of the busi- 
are considered by all dealers as far surpassing any barns in the 




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entire country. There have been sold on the market since its beginni u 
628,530 horses. Private as well as auction sales of fancy drive ' 
coachers, cobs, and park horses are conducted throughout the wei 
which are attended by eastern, southern and European buyers, all! 
whom concede that with the superb facilities for stabling, handlii 
and speeding horses Indianapolis ranks highest in the whole count[| 
and is destined to become one of the world's greatest horse markets. 




CITY EXPRESS PARCEL DELIVERY. 

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City Express Parcel Delivery, incorporated, 30 East Georgia 
street, was established in 1894 by C. T. Austin, manager. It is tlDi 
principal forwarding company in the city and furnishes special faciljit 
ties to the large department stores for the delivery of parcels to alii 
parts of the city and suburbs as well as furnishing a service to ttdif 
express companies having offices here. This company also does a getl 
eral delivery business to and from all freight depots, transfers baiiil 
gage and makes C. O. D. deliveries. Four regular deliveries are madf( 
daily inside the city and one each day to all suburban points. Nevh 
phone 5122, old phone. Main 1439. It is recognized as one of the grga 
est conveniences in the business life of the city. 



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PRINTING AND ENGRAVING. 

Indianapolis had a newspaper before it had mail facilities, roads, 
even the most primitive means of regular communication with the 
side world. There are at present over ninety daily, weekly, bi- 
nthly, monthly and quarterly publications issued from this city. In 
ss or industrial publications Indianapolis is exceptionally well rep- 
tented, some of the most influential journals of their kind in the 
mtry being published here. In recent years this city has also be- 
ne prominent as a book and music publishing center. In the 
ichanical and manufacturing branches of the. printing business it 
s kept pace with the largest cities in the country, and it affords 
vantages in the production of blank books, coupon books, bank and 
mty office supplies not excelled elsewhere. There are several large 
mts located here engaged in this work, and Indianapolis ranks fifth 
size as a publishing center in this country. 

The Indianapolis News, now the oldest daily paper published in 
dianapolis, is located in the ten-story building constructed for its 
eds, in 1909, by Delavan Smith, one of its owners. The building is on 
'e site of the old News building in Washington street and immediately 
front of the News Mechanical building in Court street. The business 
id editorial oflBces of the paper are in the new building, while the 
3,nufacturing processes will be carried on in the fireproof building 
nstructed for that purpose in 1896. The new building will be fire- 
oof and meet all of the requirements of a modern newspaper. Thus, 
ter many years of wandering in buildings leased, or partly owned, 
e paper finds permanent domicile. The News was founded by John 
. Holliday in 1869, and has had a continuous existence from that 
ite. It was the first two-cent (ten cents a week) daily paper in the 
est. Though not an old paper, as compared with other publications 
the East, yet its career spans practically the period of development 
the modern newspaper. From a small four-page affair, for which 
'•o cents was charged, it has grown so that now it averages 20 eight- 
lumn pages, and on Fridays and Saturdays prints from twenty-eight 
thirty-two pages. Its equipment is ample for a paper of this magni- 



170 HYMAX'8 HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

tilde, requiring twenty-four linotype machines and four presses, tw 
sextuples and two quintuples. Equipment does not make a newspapei 
yet a modern plant is a necessity for an up-to-date daily publication. 

The News was the first paper, so far as is known, to drive it 
presses electrically. Mr. Charles J. Jenney made his experiments i;i 
this line in the News pressroom, and finding the process practicabld- 
the paper adopted it. For years every piece of machinery in the equifi 
ment has had its individual motor. 

Few newspapers carry more advertising than does the News. II 
averages 80 columns daily, of which 19 are classified. It is not 
therefore, altogether from choice that the News is a large publica: 
tion, but its theory is that there should be as much news and editoriaa 
matter in the newspaper as there is advertising, and even to approxt 
mate this it is necessary to publish a very large paper. 

A newspaper's prosperity and influence ought to grow with the 
city with which it is identified. So with the Indianapolis News. Indii 
anapolis had less than 48,000 people when the News was established.! 
Now the city numbers more than 220,000 and the News prints and sells 
about 90,000 copies daily. It has always been an independent paper 
but never neutral, and is admired by its constituents both for the 
friends and the enemies it has made. Few of the subscribers to the 
first copy of this paper, and doubtless none of its early employes, sup- 
posed that it would outlive its once powerful rivals. The old Indian-i 
apolis Journal and the Indianapolis Sentinel, which had been the morn-i 
ing papers ever since Indianapolis was a city, and which had gainedf 
wide influence throughout the state and even the nation, one after the' 
other succumbed. The last one to suspend was the Sentinel which, 
after an existence of over eighty years, ceased publication in the Spring, 
of 1906. Its physical plant and effects were bought by the News, which 
had previously also taken over the Indianapolis Press, a comparatively 
recent and well-equipped afternoon paper. 

The News has virtually had but two owners, its founder and his 
associates, including Major W. J. Richards, and the present proprietors, 
Delavan Smith and Charles R. Williams, the latter of whom is the 
editor. Change by way of growth in the News has been constant, but 
the changes for change's sake have been few. There are employes in 
every department of the paper who have grown up with it. The pres- 
ent General Manager, Hilton U. Brown, began with it as market re- 
porter in 1881. The first foreman of the paper, E. H. Perkins, is still 
living and is still on the pay-roll, though no longer actively at work. 
His successor, Ed. Harding, of an old and well known tribe of news- 
paper men, is the second foreman the paper has had. His assistant, 
William Ellis, and some others of the composing-room force have been 
with the paper substantially since its organization. The Business 



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Manager, O. R. Johnson, was for many years Telegraph Editor of , 
paper, and one of the State Editors, Gideon B. Thompson, has •. 
two generations of newspaper men come and go, and is still one of i 
youngest men on the force. The Managing Editor is Richard Snc 
long connected with the Associated Press and other news agent 
Morris Ross, of the editorial force, has been with the paper aim 
from the beginning, and served for a long time as Managing Edil 
For many years the News has shown an active interest in the welt 
of its carriers. Among the adjuncts of this department is a fu 
equipped brass band. One hundred boys are under constant traini 
from which the band itself, of about fifty pieces, is recruited. Pi' 
ably the ablest band master for juvenile organizations in the couni! 
has direction of this department — J. B. Vanderworker. 

The paper has frequently demonstrated its interest in affairs 
lateral to newspaper work. As for instance, it maintains a fresh 
station in the summer for children and disabled women. In the wini 
it hunts out the suffering and sick families and supplies them w* 
coal and medical treatment out of funds contributed by its subscribe 
It started a fund with which a monument to General Lawton was bu- 
It sent a correspondent to the Japanese-Russian war. One of its rep' 
sentatives is usually traveling in foreign lands. It takes an active pi 
in all municipal and state affairs. 

The Indianapolis Sun — The first number of the Indianapolis S^ 
was issued on May 12, 1888. The proprietors were young men frr 
Cleveland and Detroit, who had been educated along the distinct lin 
of one-cent newspaper work. The first number was a small, six-colum 
four-page paper, and it contained local matter principally. The S^ 
was so well received by the Indianapolis public that it was soon € 
larged to a seven-column paper. In 1893 — in the midst of the panic 
it had progressed to a degree that warranted it in adding a fast po 
fecting press to its equipment. When the panic had passed into hJ 
tory the Sun became an eight-page paper, six columns to the page, ai 
its success in a field that had witnessed the rise and fall of many dai 
newspapers attracted attention all over the state. On January 2 
1901, the Sun's plant and buildings were destroyed by fire, but the pi 
per was issued daily and on time from the Indianapolis Journal ofBci 
In the meantime an elegant new three-story building was erected o 
the old site at 123-125 East Ohio street, and equipped with the beif 
printing material obtainable, including a fast quadruple Hoe presr 
capable of printing 48,000 papers per hour. On May 8 the Sun occi 
pied its new building and enjoyed the advantages of its improved faci 
ities. Since that time its strides forward have been more marked tha: 
formerly. The Sun has always been independent in politics, givini 
its indorsement to competent candidates rather than party tickets. It 




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influence in this field has always been marked. It has also been ai 
sistent advocate and supporter of the best interests of Indianapolis 
its twenty years of life it has been enlarged to about five time? 
original size, and has broadened from a local paper to one of gei 
and comprehensive strength. Aside from its home force, it has 
respondents and readers all over the state. Its present editor 
manager is Willis S. Thompson; business manager, A. C. Keifer. 

The Indianapolis Star was established in 1903, the first issue 
pearing on June 6th. The first home of the paper was at 115 '. 
Ohio street in an eight-room building that for years had done ser 
as a residence. In these cramped quarters the editorial and mechaii 
forces conducted their work, the business department having roi 
several doors east. On September 27th of that year the editorial ano 
departments, together with the composing room forces and pressB 
were removed to the Sentinel building on South Illinois street. 
paper was published from here until March 22, 1904, when it took 
session of the four-story building at the corner of Circle and Man 
streets, known as the Hendricks block or Iroquois Hotel, and be 
publication on its own presses and with all departments assemblec 
one building. Immediately after it was started the Star associated iti 
with the Muncie Star and the Terre Haute Express, now the Ti 
Haute Star, the three forming the chain of papers known as the £ 
League. At the time the Star was established there were already f 
other English daily newspapers in the city. It was the belief of i 
Star management that though each of these papers had merit in tit 
own respective ways, none of them fully met the needs or successfil 
filled the requirements of the general public. From the first, thil 
fore, the endeavor was to meet the popular taste, and its success 
this direction is proved by the fact that in one month after its f I 
issue it had 27,249 bona fide subscribers; in three months it had 41,6,i 
in six months 70,836, and in one year 80,644. On June 8, 1904, 
Star management bought the Indianapolis Journal, its morning c 
temporary, a high-class newspaper established as a weekly in 11 
and as a daily in 1850. The Journal was merged with the Star s 
some of its best features incorporated in the latter paper. In Februai 
1906, the Star bought the Sunday Sentinel and combined it with i ■ 
Sunday Star. Thus the Star became the only Sunday and only moi 
ing newspaper in Indianapolis. In June, 1907, the Indianapolis Star i ; 
moved to its present quarters at the northeast corner of Pennsylvai; | 
and New York streets, a building built especially for its use, and c < 
of the most completely equipped and commodious newspaper establil^ 
ments in the country. Owing to differences that developed between t 
two large interests in the ownership of the Star Publishing Compai 
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176 HYMA2f'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

operate the properties, pending a settlement of the dispute in the P 
eral Court. The receiver is still in charge and is running the pa] 
successfully. 

The German Dally Telegraph and Tribune, established 1865, 
the only German and the oldest daily newspaper published in this ci 
It is independent-democratic in politics, and is a member of the As: 
ciated Press. It is published by the Gutenberg Co. The Sunday Spc 
vogel, a humorous and literary paper, established in 1865, is also pi 
lished by this company. The officers of the company are August Tami 
president, and August Woerner, secretary. 

The Indianapolis Commercial Reporter, published daily by t 
Reporter Publishing Company, makes a specialty of court news, finji 
cial matters, etc., and has a wide circulation and influential circulatici 

The Indianapolis Daily Live Stock Journal is devoted to the int 
ests of shippers and is published at the Union Stock Yards. 

The Indianapolis Trade Journal, established in 1890 by "William 
Robson, editor and publisher, represents the jobbing interests of t'l^ 
city, and circulates throughout the middle west. > 

The Clay=Worker was established in January, 1884, by Mr. J 
W. Billingsley, F. W..Patton and Theo. A. Randall. It was the fir 
paper in the world published in the interest of clay-workers. Ik 
Randall is secretary of the National Brick Manufacturers' Associatic 

Municipal Engineering, published by Municipal Engineering Com- 
pany, the best and most important magazine devoted to the particul 
field which it fills, was established in 1890. 

Other Publications are numerous, embracing weekly, semi-month) 
and monthly issues, among which are a number of the most influenti 
trade journals in America. 

The Hollenbeck Press, one of the most notable printing esta 
lishments in the city, was established by C. E. Hollenbeck, successor 
Carlon & Hollenbeck. This is one of the oldest establishments in tli 
city and has always enjoyed the distinction of producing fine wor 
and has had a continuous existence since 1864. The new plant at tl 
northwest corner of Market and New Jersey streets was erected in 19D 
It was built especially for the business and is equipped with the mo 
modern printing machinery and appliances for the production of larii 
edition work. The line of work done by this house embraces everythii 
in job, book, catalog and publication printing and binding, and tit 
character of the work done is not excelled in this country. Many of th 
well-known illustrated publications published in this city are issut 
from this press and are fine examples of first-class printing. Abov 
150 persons are employed in the various departments. The oflBcers i 
the company are: C. W. Merrill, president; R. E. Darnaby, secretar. 
treasurer and manager; F. J. Krieg, superintendent. 



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j Levey Bros. & Co. — The growth of a community is the growth of 
institutions, and no other concern in the city has contributed more 
;rally to greater Indianapolis than Levey Bros. & Co., Inc. For 
ty years the name "Levey" has been identified with the banli supply 
finess, and there is not a bank in the United States that is not 
ailiar with it. 
In 1848 the business was founded iu Madison, Ind., by Wm. P. 
ey. In the early days the field was limited. Banks were not so 
nerous, and the business of Levey Bros. & Co. was comparatively 
ill. It was necessarily confined to Indiana and adjacent states, but 
tk of it there were men who saw the great possibilities in the growth 
the country, and the business was aggressively carried into con- 
pitly widening territory. Today Levey Bros. & Co. cover every state 
|the Union, Canada and our island possessions, and are conceded to 
!upy the foremost position in the manufacture of bank supplies. 
Two separate manufacturing plants take care of this enormous 
mess. The main factory, shown by the illustration, is located at 
io and Senate Avenue, on the famous State House Square. Here 
iry detail of lithographing, printing, embossing and binding is handled, 
ery manufacturing department is located on one floor, under saw- 
th skylights, and every facility and appliance known to the stationery 
nufacturing business is employed. The accounting, advertising, cor- 




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respondence, order and mailing departments of this concern make 
one of if not the largest office force of any manufacturing concern 
the city. 

At Willard and Merrill Streets is located the Furniture and II 
ture factory, where bank interior fittings are made exclusively. T 
factory has built fixtures for financial institutions in every state 
the Union, and in addition has equipped banks in Manila, P. I. ; June 
Alaska, and Ponce, Porto Rico. There is no other bank supply ho' 
in the country that can handle the equipping of a bunli from the vac: 
room to the opening for business, every detail of such equipping be: 
accomplished under one management and without subletting any p: 
of the contract. Just how phenomenal has been the growth of t; 
concern can be appreciated when it is known that it is operated entimi 
on the mail order plan. Levey Bros. & Co. do not have any travelil] 
salesmen. 

The building of this business to its present magnitude has not be 
an easy task. The result has been achieved in the face of steadily 
creasing competition, and is due to close and watchful attention to t 
enormous detail of the business, and to the ability of the managemc 
to direct the application of the most economical and practical mechanic 
inventions in manufacturing. 




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THE HOOVER-WATSON PRINTING COMPANY. 



The Hoover= Watson Printing Company have joined the class of 
Jmplete Plants with a modern equipment. Although quite young it 
IS come right to the front rank of the many plants in Indiana. At 
is time of writing it is the only complete plant in the state, doing its 
vn photographic, halftone and art work. It has an up-to-date ruling 
id bookbinding department and handles all classes of blank book and 
counting systems. This house makes a specialty of "Wee Booklets," 
)t as they were printed in the childhood days of our grandfathers, 
it in modern form, as business getters for their customers. The book- 
ts are used as monthly messengers and the Hoover-Watson Printing 
ompany produce the booklets from start to finish. The modern build- 
ig that this firm occupy is suitably adapted to handle all classes of 
rinting and publishing with speed and exactness. 

Thornton- Levey Co. — Established in 1885 as a small stationery 
|ore, the firm of Thornton-Levey has grown to be one of the leading 
lanufacturing industries of Indianapolis, employing over one hundred 
eople. The amount of business transacted by this firm in wholesale 
nd retail commercial stationery is more than that of all similar houses 
1 Indianapolis combined. In addition to this, the manufacturing es- 
kblishment includes a modernly equipped printing office, ruling room, 
lank book bindery and lithographing and engraving departments. 



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THORNTON-LEVEY CO. 

Every office requirement of the up-to-date business man is carried 
in stoclv ready for immediate delivery, and the name of Thornton-Levey 
Co. is known throughout the entire length and breadth of Indiana. 
Commercial stationery, county and township records and supplies of 
all kinds, bank printing and lithographing, and catalog and booklet 
printing — in these lines Thornton-Levey Company stands pre-eminent 
as manufacturers of strictly high-class goods and at reasonable prices. 
The general offices are located at the corner of Pennsylvania and 
Maryland streets, in the heart of the wholesale district, and within 
convenient walking distance of both the Union Depot and the Inter- 
urban Station. 

H. C. Bauer Engraving Company, 107-109 South Pennsylvania 
street, designers, engravers, electrotypers and printing plate manufac- 
turers, established in 1S89, is one of the most extensive concerns of its 
kind in the state, where printing plates by every known process are 
manufactured with rare skill and excellence. Many of the engravings 
used in Hyman's Handbook of Indianapolis are the products of this 
institution. A large force of skilled and experienced artists are em- 
ployed in the various departments. Designs are furnished for cata- 
logues and all kinds of book illustrations, requiring wood, zinc or half- 
tone engraving, which is a leading specialty of this house, and the 



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bple facilities which it commands enables it to handle the largest 
ntracts with promptness and at prices as low as is consistent with 
gh grade workmanship. The wax process is employed in the produe- 
)n of map work, charts, diagrams, etc., which produces results not 
tainable in any other method. The trade of this firm extends through- 
it this state and adjoining territory, where it enjoys an established 
putation for first-class workmanship. 

Wm. B. Burford, Printer, Lithographer and Binder, 38 South 
eridian street and 17, 19, 21 and 23 West Pearl street — This is one of 
e oldest and largest general printing establishments in the city. It 
as founded in 1862 by Wm. Braden, with Miles W. Burford as silent 



W. Burford retired from the firm and turned 



Lrtner. In 1871 Mr. M. 
s interest over to his 
n, Wm. B. Burford, 
id in 1875 Mr. Wm. B. 
irford purchased Mr. 
raden's interest, and 
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oprietor since. The 
esent plant is an ex- 
nsive one, embracing 
finting, binding, litho- 
raphing, blank book 
anuf acturing, s t e e T, 
pper and photo-eu- 
aving departments, 
ach department is fit- 
d with the very latest 
iproved machinery, in- 
iring speed and econ- 

ny in the production of work, and are the largest and most complete in 
leir various lines in the state. The printing department is equipped with 
pesetting machines and fifteen cylinder presses and automatic feed- 
's ; one Harris automatic envelope press, with a capacity of more 
lan 15,000 envelopes per hour ; a steam steel die press, with a capacity 
■ 5,400 per hour. In the lithograph printing department are five steam 
thographic presses. This is undoubtedly one of the largest and 
'est , equipped plants for printing of all kinds in the west. For over 
'venty years Mr. Burford has had the contract for furnishing all the 
thographing, blank books, stationerj^ printing and binding for the 
tate of Indiana ; also for more than forty counties in the state. The 
tationery department and oflices are located at 38 South Meridian 
■:reet, where a complete line of stationery and cabinet index filing de- 
ces are carried, and the factory is situated in the rear, a large six- 




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story structure, built specially for its purpose, at 17, 19, 21 and 23 Weg 
Pearl street. Over 250 people are employed in the various departments;!!!, 
and the trade extends throughout the central west. 

Indianapolis Electrotype Foundry, 341 to 349 E. Market Street 
was established in 1S75. In 1888 it was incorporated under the lawn 
of Indiana with a paid capital of $15,000, A. W. Marshall being thf 
president ; Geo. L. Davis, vice-president ; D. G. Wiley, secretary an«i 
treasurer. The officers are thoroughly practical and able business men 
fully conversant with every detail of this industry. They have recentljl 
removed to their new building located at the corner of Market anci 
New Jersey Streets, where they have a model plant, well lighted, wel 
ventilated and equipped with the latest improved machinery and applM 
ances. They do a general line of electrotyi)ing and nickeltyping audi 
make a specialty of high grade work. Their long experience and modii 
ern equipment and the special methods they employ place them in th«i 
front ranks in their line. As evidence of this, they have a large trad^l 
among the consumers of their product who appreciate quality. Thelli 
niekeltypes from halftones are far above the average and are agi 
nearly perfect as can be made. In addition to their electrotyping and 
nickeltyping business they carry a line of printers' supplies, consisting 
of cabinets, cases, stones, leads, slugs, brass rule, etc. They carry 
only the best grades, each article being made by the leading manufac- 
turer in the line. The goods in this department are sold at manufac- 
turers' prices and satisfaction guaranteed. The policy of this companyi 
is that every customer must have full value for his money, prompt 
service and courteous treatment, and a conscientious effort is made by 
the management to see that this policy is carried out. 




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Indiana Electrotype Company— This company was established in 
3, and is one of the largest concerns in the state engaged in the 
duction of electrotypes, stereotypes, wood and process engraving. A 
cial feature of this concern is the production of "nickle-types," an 

advanced 
method for 
duplicating 
half-tones and 
other engi-av- 
ing. The com- 
p a n y is lo- 
c a t e d at 23 
and 25 West 
Pearl street. 
The c om- 
pany's plant 
is equipped 
with the lat- 
est and most 
modern appli- 
ances, enabl- 
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dle the larg- 
e s t contract 
with speed 
and economy 
and guaran- 
teeing the 
best of work- 

nship. The members of the company are O. A. Patterson, John B. 
eck and Joseph E. Fleck. 
Stafford Engraving Company— Among the country's leading en- 
ving and illustrating houses may be placed the Stafford Engraving 
aipany, Century Building, Indianapolis. The policy of the firm is to 
the verj- highest grade of work in all departments, equal to any 
t can be procured in any establishment in the east. This has necessi- 
ed the employment of very high salaried men, many of whom are 
uced to leave lucrative positions in leading New York, Philadelphia 
1 Chicago houses. The merit of the output is evidenced by the 
iracter of the customers, beirsg a class that demand the best to be 
1, and the constantly growing business. It is probable that no house 
jNew York can show a more satisfactorj' line of samples of mechanical 
rk than this concern now has on exhibition. Each artist employed 
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cribecl much of the firm's success. Anything that a catalogue, raf 
zine, book, hanger, label or poster may require in the way of an arti 
creation this firm is prepared to do and guarantee satisfaction. ' 
plates turned cut by the Stafford Engraving Company are always cl( 
bright, brilliant and possess unsurpassed printing qualities. A prir 
can do a good job from this firm's plates for less money than he can 
ordinary job from inferior plates, as less make-ready and washing 
is required. Six competent men with assistants are employed in 
office and every detail of each order is carefully watched from 
time an order is entered until finislied. A new department has been 
stalled for color work, three and four color halftone plates being f 
duced by color experts from New York and Chicago. It is expec' 
that the concern will stand alongside the best houses in the country 
this line of work. It is safe to say that no house of the kind gii 
more uniform satisfaction to its customers than the Stafford Engrav 
Company. Its president, E. E. Stafford, established the business in 18' 
The W. H. Bass Photo Co., Commercial Photographers, located 
308-310 South New Jersey street, was established by the James Bas 
Co. in 1897 and was bought by W. H. Bass, the present owner, in 18 
The building they occupy, which is also owne(i by Mr. Bass, was « 
signed and erected especially for this business. It has a floor space ' 
3,000 square feet and the largest skylight and operating-room in 1 
state. Their equipment of lenses and photo-apparatus is the best 1 
the purpose the market affords. The day of sunlight printing is a p{ 

process and this firm is fu 
equipped for doing all kin 
of work by artificial lig 
apparatus, especially designi 
for the purpose. While t 
photographing of fumitun 
beds and machinery is the 
main line, they do a lar* 
general photographic bu)' 
ness and have probably mo^ 
negatives of Indianapolis thJ 
all of the other photographei 
of the city, and are the onj 
cues who have a full phot 
graphic representation ( 
Crown Hill Cemetery and Ft] 
Benjamin Harrison. 





Financial Insurance and 
Commercial In3titution5 



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BANKS, BROKERS, CLEARING-HOUSE, TRUST AND SECURITY COMPANIES, 
SAFETV DEPOSIT, INSURANCE COMPANIES, REAL ESTATE, ETC. 

Banking in Indianapolis— The history of banking in Indianapolis 
tes back to the early days of the city, when a private bank was started; 
]t the first chartered bank was the State Bank of Indiana, which 
IS chartered in 1834 with a capital of $1,600,000. The charter was to 
p twenty-five j^ears and half of the capital stock was to be taken by 
state, which raised the money by the sale of bonds. The state's 
are of the dividends, after paying the bonds, was to go to the estab- 
hment of a general school fund, and this was the foundation of the 
cellent endowment of Indiana's public schools. The investment ulti- 
fitely yielded to the state $3,700,000 after the payment of the bank 
nds. The main bank and one of its branches were located in Indian- 
plis, beginning business November 26, 1832. The first president of 
is bank was Samuel Merrill, with whom were associated Calvin 
etcher, Seaton W. Norris, Robert Morrison and Thomas R. Scott as 
■actors. In 1840 the bank removed to its new building at Kentucky 
enue and Illinois street. The Indianapolis branch was organized 
fth Hervey Bates, president, and B. F. Morris, cashier. After the 

!rter expired, the Bank of the State of Indiana was chartered, the 
fterest of the state being withdrawn and Hugh McCulloch, who was 
|;er secretary of the treasury of the United States, became president of 
le bank, which remained in business, with seventeen branches, until 
ie inauguration of the national banking system, when the various 
anches were merged into different national banks in their respective 
3ajities. The bank facilities of Indianapolis are furnished by eight 
.tional banks, with resources of more than $54,000,000, and eight trust 
mpanies, with capital and resources in excess of more than $16,000,- 
iO, in addition to priviate banks, most of which are devoted more 
pecially to investment banking and the loaning of money on mort- 
!,.ges for clients. There is no city in the country where the banks are 
i higher standing than in Indianapolis. 

I The Indianapolis Clearing-house Association, which is composed 
1 the leading banks of the city, showed bank clearings for twelve 
pnths ending September 30, 1909, amounting to $412,062,722.93, from 
I of the national banks. 



186 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

Fletcher National Bank — The oldest bank in the city and the t\ 
carrying the largest deposits, commemorates by its name the connecti 
with the institution of one of Indiana's pioneer financiers, Stoughton i 
Fletcher. It was organized as a private bank in 1839 by the firm 
S. A. Fletcher & Co., and has ever been recognized throughout India 
for its high efficiency and strength, and no other institution in 1 
state has more fully enjoyed the confidence of the people. 

The history of the "Fletcher Bank," as it is familiarly called, 
inseparably identified with the history of the city itself. The few ci 
temporary institutions of its earlier days are remembered only by t 
oldest citizen of Indianapolis, and it has witnessed the growth of t 
small community of sixty-eight years ago into the largest inland C' 
in America. During all these years it has constantly enjoyed the fulM 
measure of public confidence, passing through every period of gene: 
financial stringency with stability unshaken and credit unimpaired. 

On March 28, 1898, the bank was reorganized under the natior 
banking act as the Fletcher National Bank, but the personnel of t 
management under which it has remained is such that it retains t 
peculiar individuality which attaches to the pioneer banks of the sta 
Its statement September 1, 1909, showed capital stock of $1,000,000; a 
the bank had accumulated a surplus fund of $385,000, while it he 
deposits of over $8,700,000 and had total resources of more than $11,00' 
000. The bank is located in East Washington street, in the stone strv 
ture known as the Fletcher Bank Building. It is a five-story and bai 
ment building, of which the bank occupies the ground floor and baa 
ment for banking offices and safety deposit vaults. The bank condur, 
all of the departments of commercial banking, making loans and d 
counts, buying and selling government bonds and exchange, issui:i 
foreign drafts and letters of credit and making commercial loans. Tl 
safe deposit vaults are equipped in the most approved and mode* 
manner and afford excellent facilities for the safe-keeping of pape 
and valuables. The officers of the bank are: Stoughton A. Fletchd 
president; Stoughton J. Fletcher, vice-president; William A. Hugh^ 
vice-president; Charles Latham, cashier; Ralph K. Smith, assistaj 
cashier, and G. H. Mueller, assistant cashier. 

The Indiana National Bank of Indianapolis, Indiana. — It is of gre 
importance to a business center to have banking facilities adequa; 
for the requirements of its business. One of the leading banks 
the state of Indiana is the Indiana National Bank, which dates i 
inception back to 1865. It is the direct descendant of the State Ban 
of Indiana, one of the earliest and most widely known banks of tl 
west, which was chartered by special act of the legislature in 183 
At this time, when the state was being slowly settled with hardy toile 
from the East and South, and when currency was scarce, an instit 




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188 HYMAN'8 HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

tion of such strength and character was a great aid in marlceting I 
rich products of these new and distant settlements. Upon the exp^ 
tion of its charter, in 1856, this bank was succeeded by the Bank of 
State of Indiana, with branches in Lawrenceburg, Madison, T< 
Haute, Lafayette, Fort Wayne, Richmond and other places. In 
address before the American Bankers' Association at Detroit, 
William C. Cornwell, an eminent financial writer, said: "It was 
of the best banks the world has ever known." It lived through 
terrible panics, never suspending specie payments. It is a matter 
history that the Chemical Bank of New York, the State Bank of Ki 
tucky at Frankfort, and the Bank of the State of Indiana, were actuji 
the only banks in the United States that did not suspend paym; 
during the panic of 1857. 

When the civil war had reached its height, the government I 
posed the organization of national banks, and the directors of the lo 
branch of the Bank of the State of Indiana organized the Indiana ] 
tional Bank, with George Tousey, president, and David E. Snyd- 
cashier. From the beginning it prospered. Mr. Volney T. Mai 
bought the controlling interest in the Indiana National Bank in 1 
year 1882, and has been the president for over twenty-eight years. 1 
however, has been engaged in the banking business for fifty yea; 
starting as teller in Wooley's Bank at the age of seventeen. Mr. Mai 
is a shrewd and farseeing financier, being progressive and conservati 
and has had for officers men of the highest integrity and business ali 
ity. Mr. Wm. Coughlen was vice-president from 1882 to 1894, I 
George B. Yandes from 1894 to 1896, and Mr. Edward L. McKee fn 
1896 to 1904. Mr. McKee was succeeded by Mr. Henry Eitel, who 
now vice-president. Mr. Edward B. Porter, cashier, retired in IS 
on account of his health, after being cashier for over twenty-two yea: 
He died October 4, 1909. 

The growth of the bank since Mr. Malott bought control has be 
phenomenal. The capital stock in 1882 was $300,000 and surpl 
$70,000. In August, 1901, the capital stock was increased from earnin: 
to $1,000,000, and surplus $250,000. The board of directors for a nu: 
ber of years was composed of Volney T. Malott, Wm. Coughlen, R. 
McKee, George Merritt, W. J. Holliday, George B. Yandes, Chas. '. 
Brownell and George T. Porter, and they all gave valuable assistani 
to the growth and prosperity of the bank. 

On January 12, 1897, the Indiana National Bank moved into i 
new home, the present magnificent building, which was erected at 
cost of $300,000. The building is of classic architecture, somewh 
resembling the Bank of England. It is conveniently located, and is oi 
of the very few fireproof structures of this kind in Indiana. Its in 



190 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

mense vaults are built of laminated chrome steel overlapping plil 
no cast steel or chilled steel entering into their construction. 

In the fall of 1907, when there was a currency famine all ■ 
the United States, the Indiana National Bank was one of the 
banks in any of the cities where they have a clearing-house, thati 
not have occasion to put out any clearing-house certificates. The pc 
of the bank is conservative and its business is largely confinec 
commercial banking; a very large percentage of its deposits are i 
vidual and mercantile deposits, with sufficient bank deposits to fun 
an excellent par list for all of its customers. 

The officers of the bank are Mr. Volney T. Malott, president; 
Henry Eitel, vice-president; Mr. Macy W. Malott, second vice-p 
dent; Mr. Edward D. Moore, cashier, and Mr. Thomas H. Kaj 
assistant cashier. The present board of directors is composed of Vo 
T. Malott, Henry Eitel, John H. Holliday, George B. Yandes, "W 
Holliday, Chas. H. Brownell, Hiram P. Wasson, Edward L. McKee 
Arthur V. Brown. The capital stock is $1,000,000; surplus and u 
vided profits, $1,150,000; deposits, $7,500,000; loans, $4,900,000, 
resources over $10,500,000. 

The flerchants' National Bank, was established in 1865. A. 
tinction this bank enjoys that is, perhaps, without parallel in the- 
nals of banking in this country is the fact that its present chief offii 
entered the services of the bank as messenger boys, and workedi 
through various capacities to their present positions. John P. F 
zel has served the bank forty-two years, twenty years of which 
been as president. During that period he has stood out as one of 
prominent figures in national, state and local financial movements 
through whose instrumentality much of the city's progress in 
direction is due. He was the pioneer in the movement that has gi 
Indianapolis its splendid trust companies, having been conspici 
in the work that secured the passage of the law under which al 
the fiduciary institutions are incorporated, particularly the IndJ 
Trust Company, of which he is president. Mr. Otto N. Frenzel 
seen forty years' service with the bank, and Oscar F. Frenzel thirty 
years. Under their administration the bank has become one of 
largest and most influential financial institutions in the state. 
Merchants' National Bank began with a capital of $100,000. Its 1 
cashier was Volney T. Malott. Its first charter expired in 1885, 
was extended twenty years, and again extended for twenty years 
1905. During the period of the first charter, $279,000 in dividends w 
declared and $20,000 was set aside as a surplus fund with which 
bank started upon its new lease. Its capital stock now is $1,000,( 
surplus and undivided profits, $873,776.65; total resources, $8,658,01'^ 
and a deposit line in excess of $6,000,000 — a large proportion of wl 




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represents individual and mercantile deposits. The policy of tit« 
bank is conservative and its business is confined strictly to commerce !»'i 
banking. On October 1, 1909, the ninety-eighth dividend was declare ' 
making the total amount of dividends paid $1,506,724.13; in additiiP 
$500,000 has been added to the surplus of the bank, showing jw 
accumulation of profits during the forty-two years of its existence ■ In 
$2,362,667.00, on an average capital of $310,000. The officers of tlnili 
bank are O. N. Frenzel, president; J. P. Frenzel, first vice-presideniiis 
Fred Fahnley, second vice-president; O. F. Frenzel, cashier; J. P. Fre 
zel, Jr., assistant cashier. The directors are J. F. Failey, Fred Fah «s 
ley, Albert Lieber, Paul H. Krauss, J. P. Frenzel, O. N. Frenzel aroB 
Henry Wetzel. im 

The Merchants' National Bank is most fittingly emphasizing i 
long and successful career in the erection of its new bank and oflBfta 
building at the corner of Washington and Meridian streets. WhiU 
completed it will not only contain the finest and best appointed ban f! 
ing rooms, but will be the most conspicuous business and office stri; W 
ture in the city. It will be a sixteen-story building, and the structu »« 
has been designed in accordance with the latest practice in the matt pi 
of office buildings and will include all of the very latest improvement 1 1) 
One-half of the ground floor and the second floor will be given oviilk 
entirely to the use of a monumental banking room for the use of tl'i 
Merchants' National Bank. In the treatment of the banking rooi if 
which is 66 feet wide by 90 feet long, nothing has been spared in tlfi 
use of space or the employment of sumptuous materials to make th 
apartment one of the notable banking rooms of the country. 

The safety deposit department, which is complete in its equlifre 
ment, will occupy the basement. It is reached by a marble staircai 
leading from the ground floor lobby immediately next the bank efpi 
trance and descending directly to a public lobby in the basement. Nei 
to the public lobby will be the office of the manager of the safe 
deposit department. Passing through a massive grille the spectatila 
will find himself in the customers' lobby with coupon rooms at eithiw 
end and the bank vault immediately in front of him. The bank vaulat 
is cased in marble and is 31 feet long by 12 feet wide. The publl 
lobby is 20 feet wide and 56 feet long and has in connection wil lii 
it an ample trunk vault, and the usual conveniences, including a retil|ti 
ing room for women. \ 

The vault front is a formidable one, with a massive circull 
door. The interior is lined with boxes of polished bronze on ti'k 
sides. The safety deposit vault is equipped with 1,400 boxes, but wilfii 
a capacity for 2,900, which has every protection against invasion I 
fire, mobs or anything that the ingenuity of man can devise. Tl 
funds of the bank are deposited in wall safes, which occupy a paw 



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one side of the vault. These safes belonging to the bank are in 
Wise distinguished from boxes in the safety deposit section except 

their size. The bank's safes are placed in the customers' vault, 
th the idea that what constitutes safety for the customer constitutes 
fety for the bank itself. 

In the basement and sub-basement at the Pearl street end of the 
tiding is placed the mechanical plant, which has been provided at 
s point at the expense of heavy concrete and steel retaining walls. 

The entrance to both the banking room and the offices is by 
sans of a single doorway placed at the center of the Meridian street 
mtage. This doorway opens into a vestibule from which one passes 
mediately into the main lobby. 

The Capital National Bank was incorporated in 1889, and from its 
;ablishment has been recognized as one of the most progressive 
ancial establishments in the state. Its statement September 1, 1909, 
Dwed capital stock of $500,000, surplus fund, $200,000, and undivided 
afits of $93,681.80, and total resources of $6,933,785.42. The bank 
jupies the entire lower floor of the Commercial Club Building, which 
situated in the heart of the wholesale and retail district. Accounts 
banks, bankers, firms, corporations and individuals are respectfully 
icited. Reliable information regarding Indianapolis cheerfully fur- 
shed, and visitors are invited to call. This bank is especially pre- 
Ired to furnish letters of credit and bankers' checks available in all 
[intries. 

The oflBcers of the bank are Frank D. Stalnaker, president; An- 
^w Smith, vice-president; Gwynn P. Patterson, cashier. Board of 
ectors are Aquilla Q. Jones, lawyer, Ayres, Jones & Hollett; Emanuel 
Fisher, treasurer Capital Paper Co.; Harry J. Milligan, lawyer and 
pitalist; John J. Appel, real estate, Gregory & Appel; Ambrose G. 
ipton, cashier Blackford County Bank, Hartford City, Ind.; W. H. 
well, president National Branch Bank, Madison, Ind.; Frank D. 
alnaker, president; Andrew Smith, vice-president; E. W. Bassett, 
tesident Bassett Grain Company; James W. Lilly, of Lilly & Stal- 
ker; Sol Meyer, president Meyer-Kiser Bank. 

The Union National Bank — Apart from the commercial motive of 
is chronicle there is a peculiar pleasure in noting the growth of this 
test comer among our national banks, because it has so signally 
ustrated the fundamentals of sound banking. There was no sound- 
Ig of its own trumpet when its doors opened five years ago. No 
lid or garish advertising spreads; no rich quick methods. Its policies 
inced due deference to old banking houses and a close study of the 
terests and prosperity of those who confided their accounts to the 
lion National. Rare prescience was shown in the location of the 
nk, corner of Court and Pennsylvania streets, one-half block north 



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HYMAN'8 HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 



from "Washington. The earnest, helpful and conservative charact 
of the bank was promptly recognized by the community. Its on 
misjudgment seems to have been the space accommodation for 1 
creasing patrons, which has literally pushed through the south wall 
carrying the hall and stairs adjoining to the south limits of the buij 
ing, and claiming the entire ground floor, making their present qui 
ters a model banking house with safe deposit vaults of most model 
pattern. In February, 1907, Vice-President Morrison having pasi 



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UNION NATIONAL BANK. 



away, President Richards, the founder and chief investor, announce 
to the directors his purpose to relinquish the presidency for thilt^ 
less exacting duties of vice-president. This action, together with a, 
increase of 50 per cent, in the bank's capital, was well timed. Mi 
James M. Mcintosh was the fortunate selection for president. A ma; 
of fine legal attainments, was a national bank cashier and eight year jj) 
bank examiner, and was special examiner for the government. ^ 

The officers and directors of the bank are as follows: Officers 
M. Mcintosh, president; W. J. Richards, vice-president; Fred N. SmitU) 
cashier; John A. Ridgeway, assistant cashier; Wm. F. Fox, secon I, 
assistant cashier. Directors: U. G. Baker, glass manufacturer; D) 
J. M. Berauer, physician and surgeon; G. A. Efroymson, Efroymsoj 



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olf. Star Store, wholesale and retail dry goods; J. M. Mcintosh, 
dent; W. J. Richards, vice-president, and partner Noelke-Rich- 
Iron Works; W. C. Van Arsdel, capitalist; John R. Welch, real 
e and secretary Celtic Saving and Loan Association; Geo. Wolf, 
estate; L. C. Walker, attorney, ex-judge Superior Court; W. C. 
ig, president A. P. Hendrickson Hat Company. 



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CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK, 

Irhe Continental National Bank, of Indianapolis, Ind., was organ- 
July 26, 1909, chartered September 13, and began business Sep- 
)er 15, at No. 18 North Meridian street, with a capital of $400,000 
'a surplus of $25,000. Mord Carter, president of the First National 
V, of Danville, Ind.; Ex-Mayor John W. Holtzman, and his partner, 
is A. Coleman, were the promoters of the bank. There are 240 
kholders, one half of the number being in Indianapolis amongst 
business, professional and manufacturing interests; the rest dis- 
ated throughout the state with bankers and business interests. 
|The president of the bank is Geo. P. Quick, treasurer of Madison 
ky, whose term expires December 31, 1909, and who will then 
[e to Indianapolis. Mr. Quick has been identified with the banking 
[rests of Madison county for thirty years; first, at Frankton, as a 
iber of C. Quick & Co.; then as one of the organizers of the Ander- 
anking Company, now the largest financial institution in Madison 



196 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

county. Mord Carter, vice-president, has been identified with the bn 
ing interests of the state for twenty-one years; having been the I 
secretary of the Indiana Bankers' Convention; twice vice-president 
Indiana of the Executive Council of the American Bankers' Associati 
Mr. Carter was a representative from Hendricks county in the legii 
ture of 1909. Brandt C. Downey, cashier, was assistant cashier of 1 
American National Bank, having been identified with that institut). 
practically from its start in 1901. Arthur H. Taylor, assistant cashii 
was seven years with the Meridian National Bank, one year with 1 
Merchants' National Bank, and thirteen years with the Fletcher 1 
tional Bank. 

The directors are: William D. Allison, president W. D. Allia 
Company, Indianapolis; Benjamin W. Anderson, president of First I 
tional Bank of Plainfield, Plainfield, Ind.; Mord Carter, vice-presideti 
Sylvanus Cokefair, Connersville, Ind.; Lewis A. Coleman, couns* 
John H. Furnas, president Furnas Office and Bank Fixture Compai 
Indianapolis; John W. Holtzman, chairman of board, lawyer; Jes 
Kellum, Indianapolis; Ferdinand A. Mueller, secretary Indiana V 
erinary College, Indianapolis; George J. Nichols, cashier Citizens' Sta 
Bank of Petersburg, Petersburg, Ind.; George F. Quick, president; "W 
liam H. H. Quick, vice-president Anderson Banking Company, And« 
son, Ind.; Daniel Rosenbaum, merchant and capitalist, Anderson, Inc 
William H. Scheiman, treasurer of Allen county. Ft. Wayne, Ind.; J 
seph Zeigler, merchant and capitalist, Anderson, Ind. 

The Indiana Trust Company was incorporated May 1, 1893, beii 
the first trust company in Indiana to incorporate under an act authd 
izing the organization of trust companies, passed by the General A 
sembly of Indiana, March 4, 1893. The company occupies the enti: 
ground floor of its handsome six-story oolitic limestone building, locatji 
at the intersection of Washington and Pennsylvania streets with Vi 
ginia avenue. Although there have been a number of new oflI<f 
buildings erected in the last few years, this company's building r 
mains one of the most striking and imposing office structures in t! 
city. The capital stock of the company is $1,000,000, with a surpli 
and undivided profits exceeding $500,000, while its assets at the pre 
ent time exceed $8,700,000. Its heavy capitalization and the high cha 
acter of its directors and officers, "each one a tried and experience 
man in the particular position which he fills," enable it to discharg 
with signal ability the manifold functions that a trust company i 
called upon to execute and insure it the great success enjoyed sine 
its organization in 1903, it being by far the largest and strongest tnul 
company in the state. The most important department of this sui 
cessful company is its savings department, where deposits are receive* 
in amounts from one dollar upward and interest allowed. The deppsit 




INDIANA TRUST COMPANY BUILDING. 



198 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

of this department at the present time exceed $7,250,000. At the 
of the last published statement by all banks and trust companiei 
deposits were exceeded by but one national bank in the state, -w 
they are nearly as large as those of all the other trust companie 
Indianapolis combined. The accounts, which number about 30 
are rapidly growing. In its trust department, the company is aul 
ized by law to act as executor, administrator, guardian, trustee, 
signee, receiver, etc. It assumes the management of estates, gi' 
personal attention to the collection of funds, payment of rents, 
lection of taxes, together with the administration of the property, 
is a legal depository for court and trust funds as well as for ft 
of every character and description. It buys and sells municipal 
county bonds and loans money on first mortgage and collateral sec 
ties. The liability of the stockholders of the company, added to 
capital and surplus, makes a sum in excess of $2,500,000, pledged 
the faithful discharge of its trusts. The company's safety vault 
partment has nearly 4,000 safety deposit boxes, which are at the 
posal of the public for a yearly rental of five dollars. These va 
are among the handsomest and most complete in the West, are 
uated on the ground floor and are immediately available from 
streets. They furnish absolute protection against fire, burglary 
water. Commodiously arranged in the rear of the vaults are pleas 
coupon booths or apartments with all the conveniences necessary 
a patron to examine the contents of his box in the strictest privi 
and security, two of the apartments being large enough to admit 
committee meetings, etc. The real estate department of this compi 
gives evidence of being a very busy department. It employs a la 
working force and transacts a voluminous real estate, rental and imi 
ance business. The officer in charge of this department is a mam 
wide experience and excellent judgment. Th officers of the comps 
are: J. P. Frenzel, president; Frederick Fahnley, vice-president; 
F. Failey, second vice-president; Frank Martin, treasurer; Bern 
Lyman, secretary; John E. Casey, auditor; C. H. Adam, assistant s 
retary; H. B. Holloway, assistant secretary; H. S. Frank, trust offi( 
The directors are Frederick Fahnley, of the Fahnley & McCrea I 
linery Company; Albert Lieber, president Indianapolis Brewing Ct~ 
pany; James F. Failey, capitalist; O. N. Frenzel, president Merchan 
National Bank; H. W. Lawrence, president Indiana Hotel CompaE 
Bement Lyman, secretary; James Proctor, capitalist; Edward Hi! 
kins, president Indiana School Book Company; Henry Jameson, p! 
sician; Henry Wetzel, capitalist, and J. P. Frenzel, president of 1 
company. 

The Union Trust Company of Indianapolis, Ind.— To no other c 
todians are such important interests confided as to the trust compani 



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200 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

which exert such a power in the financial affairs of all our lead in 
and most progressive cities. The scope and aim of these institutioi 
is primarily the safe keeping and management of funds for heir|- 
absentees, non-residents and all those whose circumstances do 
permit their own personal administration of their affairs. The mora '^ 
as well as the material, obligations, assumed by a trust company ar'"" 
therefore, more weighty than those imposed upon any other manne?!'' 
of financial institutions, and it is manifest that their operations shoulJf 
be distinguished by the utmost conservatism and guided by a manag; 
ment qualified by long and active experience and a broad and compr •'" 
hensive knowledge of all matters embraced in the realm of legitimati 
financiering. An institution which is managed upon the principal 
above expressed is the Union Trust Company of Indianapolis, Incl"! 
which dates its incorporation back to 1893. The well understood rfp 
sources, experience in financial affairs and high standing of those 1 
whose enterprise its inception was due, at once placed it among ttln! 
strongest and most influential institutions of its kind in the West, i ^^ 
fact, in the country, and it has steadily maintained this high positioif 
some of the largest estates in Indiana having been entrusted to it fc 
settlement, including that of the late ex-President Harrison. Its stoc|lif 
is held by leading capitalists and business men to be an investment < 
the soundest and most remunerative character. Its presiding officeift 
and its directors are men whose names are synonymous with all thji 
guarantees financial stability and an energetic, yet conservative mai 
agement. The officers are: John H. Holliday, president; Henry Eite 
vice-president; H. M. Foltz, second vice-president and treasurer^! 
Charles S. McBride, secretary; Ross H. "Wallace, assistant secretary 
George A. Buskirk, probate officer. The directors are: A. A. Barnes 
C. H. Brownell, Thomas C. Day, Henry Eitel, I. C. Elston, William 1 
Guthrie, Addison C. Harris, John H. Holliday, Volney T. Malott, Ai|i 
gustus L. Mason, Edward L. McKee, Samuel E. Rauh. The compan 
has a paid up capital of $600,000, with a surplus and undivided profit 
of over $500,000. If the volume of business and the magnitude of tlfit 
interests confided to its care in the varied relations which it hold 
with its patrons in its capacity as a trust company are any criterion 
of the confidence reposed in the management of the Union Trust CoDi 
pany by the surrounding community and non-resident clients, thei 
are no similar organizations anywhere which can make a better shov 
ing. As a matter of fact, this company's services are held in the sam 
high estimation by the people of Indianapolis as are those of the ol' 
established and influential eastern trust companies by the people ( 
Ney York, Philadelphia and Boston. The operations of the compan 
cover a very wide field; they give special attention to the settlemer 
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HYMAN'8 HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 201 

and agent. They assume entire charge of property and estates for 
jTS and absentees, paying taxes, collecting rents, interest, dividends, 
., writing insurance, etc., and they also make a feature of the in- 
tment of funds for individuals and corporations. A general finan- 

I business is transacted in negotiating first mortgage loans on 
jn and city property in the best counties in Indiana, and in handling 
h-grade investment securities, and in this connection their services 

invaluable to non-residents seeking investments combining as high 
ate of interest as is consistent with absolute safety. A savings de- 

tment is also maintained. The company have their offices in their 
p. building, Nos. 116 and 118 East Market street, Indianapolis. 

Security Trust Company began business in June, 1901. The 
^pany is located in its own building at 142 to 148 East Market 
eet, which property it acquired in the year 1902. The capital stock 
$325,000, with a surplus and undivided profits of $60,000. The com- 
fiy's first president was AmericBS C. Daily, of Lebanon, Ind., who 
s one of Indiana's pioneer bankers. This company loans money on 

II estate and approved stocks and bonds, acts as trustee under 
rtgages securing bond issues, administrator, executor, and in many 
ler fiduciary capacities. The oflicers of the company are: Bert 
Bride, president; George J. Marott, first vice-president; Frank M. 
llikan, second vice-president; Alfred M. Ogle, treasurer, and Ralph 
Young, secretary. The directors are: George J. Marott, merchant 

i capitalist; Frank M. Millikan, president of the Columbia National 
nk; Alfred M. Ogle, president of the Vandalia Coal Company; 
Jorge T. Dinwiddle, merchant and capitalist of Frankfort, Ind.; . 
mes P. Goodrich, president People's Loan & Trust Company of Win- 
pster, Ind.; A. A. Young, of Young & McMurray, merchant tailors; 
tlliam L. Taylor, attorney at law; Grafton Johnson, of Greenwood, 
4., packer of peas, sugar corn and tomatos, and Bert McBride, 
esident. 

The riarion Trust Company was incorporated December 10, 1895. 
le officers are: Hugh Dougherty, president; Stoughton A. Fletcher, 
pe-president; Ferdinand Winter, second vice-president; Fred K. Shep- 
d, secretary and treasurer. The board of directors are: Stoughton 
Fletcher, Wm. A. Hughes, Stoughton A. Fletcher, Hugh Dougherty, 
irdinand Winter, Charles Latham, Newton Todd, Chas. N. Thompson, 

H. H. Miller, A. W. Conduit, F. K. Shepard. 

Home Life Insurance Companies — The paramount question with 
e insurer in any life insurance company is that of security. A life 
gurance company is the creature of law, and may be secure or inse- 
re as the law is measurably perfect or defective that created it. The 
ief points to be considered in determining the relative superiority of 
e company to another as regards security are, first, the requirements 






202 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

of the law under which it is organized as to the character of its invt, 
ments, and secondly, the custody of the net cost value of its polic: 
Assets of great size (offset by liabilities of great size), attractive rat; 
etc., are relatively unimportant considerations. The stability of a c( 
pany must depend upon the character of its investments and the sj 
keeping of its net cash value of the policies by the state. 

The Indiana companies, which do business under the Indiana cc 
pulsory deposit law of 1899, afford the insured and the company a gre^ 
er degree of protection than is furnished by the laws of any other st£ 
This law rigidly forbids the investment otherwise than in certain stii 
lated high-class securities, namely government bonds, state bonds ifi 
or above par, first mortgage loans on real estate worth at least tw 
as much as the amount loaned thereon, municipal and school bon 
where issued in accordance with the law upon which interest has ne'' 
been defaulted, in loans on pledges of stocks, bonds or mortgages 
par value, if current value of same is at least 25 per cent, more th 
the amount loaned thereon, and loans upon its own policies not 
ceeding the reserve thereon. If the laws of Indiana provided the sa; 
safeguards for its citizens insuring in outside companies in the m 
ter of investments that they do for those insuring in home compani 
not more than four or five foreign companies would be permitted 
do business in the state. In relation to the custody of the net ca 
value of all policies each year, the auditor of state is required to asc( 
tain the net cash value of outstanding policies, and the company mii 
deposit in his office such a sum in the before-mentioned securities, 
gether with previous deposits as shall equal such cash value. A som 
what similar provision secures our national bank circulation. The c 
ference between a policy-holder in a company depositing the net ca; 
value of all policies with the state and one that does not is practica; 
the difference between a man holding a national bank note and t 
depositor in such a bank. The depositor may lose his money, but 
holder of a national bank note has ever lost a cent on such a note. 

The State Life Insurance Company was organized in 1894 and w 
the outgrowth of a popular demand in Indiana for a home insuran 
company that would meet all modern requirements as to the scientii 
soundness of its basis and the equity of its plans. So well has ti 
company and its plans met the approval of the most conservative bui 
ness and professional men of the state, that they have, in an intel 
gent self-interest and state pride, given it a support unparalleled 
the history of life insurance. For its age its record is greater than th 
ever made by any insurance company in the world measured by t 
very large premium income, the high character of its business, the IC' 
expense ratio and the large reserve accumulated. The State Life Insi 
ance Company does business under the Indiana compulsory reserve c 




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204 HYMAN'8 HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

posit law of 1899, which furnishes the insured and the company 
greater degree of protection than is furnished by the laws of any oth 
state. Under the provisions of this law the net cash value of each pt 
icy must be deposited with the auditor of state, and the company hi 
now on deposit in his department five million dollars for the protectic 
of its policy-holders, which is an amount in excess of that required I 
law. The State Life Insurance Company is looked upon not only as tl 
greatest fiduciary institution in Indiana, but in thirty-five other staff 
and Canada its soundness and strength is recognized and it is recei: 
ing the patronage of the discriminating insuring public who are appri 
ciative of the unbounded indorsement the company is receiving at tt 
hands of the people in its home state who have watched its splendil 
development. 

While the flattering array of figures now speaks volumes for til 
financial strength of the company, sight should not be lost of the mai 
agement which inspired confidence in the beginning and has sine 
demonstrated that it was well merited. The home offices are located i 
its own building on Washington street, which is one of the most cor 
spicuous office structures in the city. 

The officers of the company are: Henry W. Bennett, presidenti 
Wilbur S. Wynn, first vice-president and secretary; Albert Sahm, treas! 
urer; Charles F. Coffin, second vice-president; Walter Howe, auditon 
Allison Maxwell, M. D., and Carleton B. McCulloch, medical directors 
The directors are: H. W. Bennett, Wm. C. Bobbs, W. S. Wynn, Charle^ 
F. Coffin, R. W. McBride, Albert Sahm, James I. Dissette, Wm. J 
Mooney, Hiram P. Wasson. 

The Inter-State Life Assurance Company was incorporated iii 
1897 and reorganized under the legal reserve deposit law of this state 
in June, 1900. Over and above its surplus of $151,756.00, and in ae 
cordance with the Indiana laws governing the conduct of life insur 
ance corporations, the Inter-State Life maintains a deposit with tht 
state department of approved securities, the value of which is equa 
to the company's entire liability to its policy-holders. The last cer 
tificate from the auditor of the state of Indiana shows the company to 
have statutory securities amounting to $1,165,854.00 on deposit, an 
amount in excess of the legal requirement. 

Its home office, the company's property, is situated at 430 Northl 
Pennsylvania street. The building was recently remodeled, large fire-e 
proof vaults being installed and many conveniences created to take 
care of the business of this aggressive corporation. 

The following well-known conservative and successful men com-i 
pose the board of directors: William Fortune, William E. Kurtz, Dr. 
E. F. Hodges, M. B. Wilson, Charles E. Coffin, B. I. Fisher, John B. 
Cockrum, Rear Admiral George Brown, August M. Kuhn, Dr. O. S.i 



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lunnels. Judge A. C. Ayres, all of Indianapolis; Col. D. N. Foster, of 
J'ort Wayne, Ind.; Dr. Andrew Timberman, of Columbus, O., and Martin 
J. Finckel, of Philadelphia, Pa. The officers of the company are: Wil- 
iam Fortune, president; O. S. Runnels, vice-president; Rear Admiral 
Jeorge Brown, second vice-president; A. A. Brown, general manager; 
violin E. King, secretary; August M. Kuhn, treasurer; Dr. E. F. Hodges, 
nedical director; A. C. Ayres, general counsel, and H. W. Buttolph, 
Jonsulting actuary. 

William Fortune, Dr. O. S. Runnels and August M. Kuhn consti- 
ute the executive committee. 

The officers of the company, men of many years' executive and 
)ractical experience in life insurance, qualify as experts in their re- 
spective positions and, together with its board of directors, present a 
conservative and forceful organization. 

The policies of insurance issued by the company, consisting of 
(Vhole Life, Limited Payment and Endowments, are equitable, modern 
md attractive, presenting absolute guarantees in all respects and are 
luexcelled in the annals of life insurance. 

With an established business in Indiana and in the states of Ohio, 
^Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois and Missouri, under most conserva- 
ive and economical management, the company is developing along 
ines designed to constantly widen its field of usefulness and to make 
t an institution of great service and a source of just pride to its city 
ind state. 

Reserve Loan Life Insurance Company —Life insurance is no 
onger a matter of sentiment. It has become a business proposition. 
Business and professional men to a man surround their business and 
amilies with life insurance protection, and every day thousands in 
jther walks of life are following this example. The insecurity of 
luman life obligates every conscientious man when taking upon him- 
self the care and rearing of a family to so dispose his arrangements 
hat the event of death will not bring want to his dependents. The 
)nly question that presents itself is the amount of insurance he can 
2arry and pay for, and the company in which he will place it. In- 
liana has within recent years placed herself in the lead of other 
states in the security of her insurance laws. The companies organized 
mder the existing laws of the state present greater security to their 
ipolicy-holders than companies in other states. The limitation of au- 
:;hority of the officers of its insurance companies in the investment of 
i:unds is a superior requirement to that made by any state in the 
IJnited States. State loyalty and state pride should lead our people to 
?ive their full support and co-operation to the advancement of home 
ife insurance companies, among which is the Reserve Loan Life In- 
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mitted assets amounted to $1,937,028.85. With such satisfacto* 
financial conditions and $15,629,313 insurance in force, this compaij 
is making rapid strides and is a credit to our state. The officers of til 
company are as follows: Chalmers Brown, president; William R. Ztl 
ich, vice-president; William K. Bellis, secretary and treasurer; M. ]] 
Crabill, superintendent of agencies; W. A. Ketcham and Guilford 
Deitch, counsel; J. L. Larway, M. D., medical director. The home d 
fices are located in the Odd Fellow Building, northeast corner 
Washington and Pennsylvania streets. 

The rieridian Life Insurance Company — This progressive oi 
line life insurance company, with its home office in Indianapolis, 
one of the strong financial institutions of the city and of the middt 
West. It is organized and operated under the laws of the state of II 
diana, which provide that Indiana life insurance companies sha: 
deposit their reserves with the auditor of state, and it maintains ci 
deposit with the insurance department of the state, securities equal 
the full amount of the net cash value of all of its policies. The cod 
pany's assets August 31, 1909, amounted to $1,374,681.55, including 
surplus for the protection of policy-holders amounting to $313,576.(' 
above all liabilities, and the records of the state insurance deparj 
ment showed that of this amount it had on deposit with that deparJ 
ment $1,063,577.44 in the highest grade securities, or $88,062.40 mor! 
than the amount required by law to protect the net value of all ou 
standing policies. The investments of the company are made in th^ 
highest possible class of securities, it having chosen to place all of ili 
investments in the form of first mortgages on farms, homes and aji 
proved city property and in loans to its own policy-holders, securei 
by the accumulated reserve on the policies. Not one dollar of thl 
company's reserve is invested in any form of stocks, bonds or othe' 
fiuctuating securities. The present excellent condition of the affair 
of the company shows its business to have been conducted in a con 
servative manner, which has caused the company to enjoy the conf 
dence of the public in a way that is conducive to a continued health 
and prosperous growth. The progress of the company has been mos- 
gratifying from the start and the solid foundation on which it i, 
built gives every assurance of continued success. The confidence placeit 
in it by the public has been justified and merited in every sense. Tht 
policy contracts of the company are liberal and fair to the insured(^ 
they are drawn in accordance with the standard policy provisions 
enacted by the legislature of 1909 and all of them have been approvecfl 
by the insurance department of the state. The company informs uif 
that it is now operating in the states of Indiana, Pennsylvania, Wes' 
Virginia, Georgia, Alabama and Texas, and that it contemplates enter 
ing several additional states during the year 1910. The company noTt 



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208 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

has 4,781 policy-holders, representing more than $10,000,000 of in ^ 
ance in force. The officers of the company are: Arthur Jordan, pi 
dent; William P. Herron, Wm. J. De Vol, Orlando B. lies, Arthui 
Baxter, vice-presidents; Thomas J. Owens, secretary, and John S. 
tie, treasurer, all of whom are well known as capable business men 
worthy of every confidence and consideration. 

The Commercial Life Insurance Company was incorporated 
September, 1906, under the legal reserve deposit law of Indiana. ' 
company is managed by a board of directors composed of somei 
the best known insurance and business men in the state. The comp; 
writes all forms of participating and non-participating policies, . 
eluding the monthly income policies. The policy contracts of 1 
company are plain and specific, and embody all the advantages of ; 
policy, showing in plain figures cash surrender values, cash lo£i 
paid-up and extension values, which are absolutely guaranteed, as 
policy contains no estimates whatever. The rates charged by t 
company are from 15 to 25 per cent, less than the rates of ot 
companies for similar policies, the management believing that 
present rates charged by most companies are in excess of the necess, 
amount to provide legitimate insurance. The officers of this compj 
are: Albert J. Heliker, president; E. A. Hendrickson, vice-preside 
Chas. L. Buschmann, treasurer; Wm. A. Pickens, secretary and g 
eral counsel; B. L. Millett, superintendent of agents, and Dr. Frank 
Poxworthy, medical director. The board of directors is composed 
Messrs. Heliker, Buschmann, Pickens, Foxworthy and the Hon. Janii 
E. Watson, of Rushville, Ind. The offices of the company are loca-fi 
in the Board of Trade Building. 

The German Fire Insurance Company of Indiana is the outgrovft 
of the German Mutual Insurance Company, organized April 1, 18 
and which, during the long period it operated as such, gained a foft 
most position among the leading mutual fire associations of the cok 
try. After conducting business for over forty years on the mutual sli 
tern, it was decided to incorporate as a joint stock company, and tl 
change was effected March 11, 1896, under the title of the German F: 
Insurance Company of Indiana, with a paid-up capital stock of $100,0 
The last statement submitted by the company to the auditor of sU^f^ 
showed actual resources of $610,538, and a surplus to policy-holdt 
of $227,564, thus making it the largest and strongest fire insuraB|ii 
company in the state. The management comprises Theodore Ste: 
president; Wm. P. Kuhn, first vice-president; Ferd A. Mueller, seco: 
vice-president; Lorenz Schmidt, secretary, and Theodore Reyer, tre.'^ 
urer. These five gentlemen, together with Mr. Frederick Schrad 
compose the directory, and are among the best known business m' 
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GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE CO. 



GERMANIA HALL. 



The Indianapolis German Ilutual Fire Insurance Company was or- 

nized July 15, 1884, by Hermann Sieboldt, the first secretary of the 
mpany, and began business August 1, 1884. The ofiicers elected for 
[e first year were Henry Bauer, president; J. C. Hirschman, vice- 
lesident, and Fred Ostermeyer, treasurer. Hermann Sieboldt filled 
ie position of secretary until his death, February 10, 1890, when he 
as succeeded by Miss Charlotte Dinkelaker, the present secretary, 
do was elected to that position by the members July 22, 1890. Miss 
inkelaker is perhaps the only woman in the country occupying a posi- 
bn of this character and the success of the company under her ad- 
inistration is a monument to her ability as an insurance manager. 
That the plan of indemnifying property holders against loss by 
re on the mutual basis offers as safe and reliable protection as the 
Irongest stock organization has been demonstrated by this com- 
iny. From its inauguration to the present every year of its business 
is shown a substantial and steady growth. This company wrote 
t03,045 of insurance the first year, with 339 policies in force and had 
i6 members, without a loss during the first year. For the year end- 
g July 15, 1909, insurance in force was over $5,000,000, with 4,670 
►licies in force and 2,421 members. The object of this company is to 
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ploys no agents and paj's no commission. All business must cor 
direct to the office, and is only accepted after careful inspection. Tl 
company confines its insurance to property in the city of Indianapol 
Every insurer becomes a member of the company, and policies a: 
written for a term of five years. The assured pays a cash premiui 
for one year only and gives a premium note for the remaining for 
years. These notes are in the nature of a contract; they are ni 
transferable, taxable or negotiable, and expire and are returned 
the maker at the expiration or cancellation of the policy. They an 
subject to assessment only upon special action of the board of dire' 
tors, after the treasury has been depleted by exceptionally hea'j 
losses. This company has made but one assessment during twent 
five years of its existence, during which time it has paid losses amouD 
ing to $82,242.71. This company writes no extra hazardous risks, coi 
fining its line to dwellings and mercantile property and $3,000 is til 
limit of any policy. 

The officers and directors for the year 1909-10 are: Otto Wagm 
president; Henry Klanke, vice-president; Albert Krull, treasurer; Cha 
lotte Dinkelaker, secretary. Directors: Otto Wagner, August Hoo 
Henry C. Prange, Albert Sahm, Henry Ruesse, Hermann E. Fraue 
Henry Klanke, Charles Nuerge, Hermann Lohss, Albert Krull, Louis 
Brandt, George B. Krause, Christian J. Gerstner, Charles Aldag, Har:' 
Schaaf. 

The offices of the company are located in Mansur's block, nort 
east corner Washington and Alabama streets. 

The Indiana State Fire Insurance Company was organized and t 
gan business in May, 1907, as a mutual company designated especial, 
for the benefit of manufacturers. Its oflBcers and directors are: Pre; 
dent, Jos. L. Ebner, Vincennes, Ind., president of the Ebner Ice ai 
Cold Storage Company, a syndicate owning and operating numeroTi 
ice and cold storage plants; vice-president, John E. Fredericks, K 
komo, Ind., secretary of the Kokomo Steel and Wire Company, ownir 
and operating three separate plants for the manufacture of wire, naili 
wire fences and fence materials, etc.; treasurer, John H. Furnas, Inc 
anapolis, Ind., president of the Furnas Office and Bank Furniture Cor 
pany, a plant which is having a constant and marked growth; seer 
tary, Alvin T. Coate, Indianapolis, Ind., formerly president of the II 
surance Audit Company, and a man of long insurance experience. Tl 
company has already taken its place among recognized factory mutu 
companies, has at this time more than $150,000 in assets, has a di^ 
dend ratio of 25 per cent, and more than 1,000 policy-holders. l' 
offices are on the fifth floor of the American Central Life building. 

Gregory & Appel, insurance, real estate, rental and loan agent 
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c among the most important in their line in the city. The firm rep- 
Ints several of the best known and most reliable fire insurance com- 
les. The members of the firm are Fred A. Gregory and John J. 
el. 

Joseph T. Elliott & Sons, stock and bond dealers, Nos. 222 and 
American National Bank Building — This firm was organized in 
. The individual members of the firm are Joseph T. Elliott, for- 
ily president of the Marion Trust Company, and his two sons, 
rge B. Elliott, formerly clerk of Marion county, and C. Edgar El- 
The firm makes a specialty of dealing in municipal and corpora- 
i bonds. 

Newton Todd, investment broker, fire insurance and rental agent, 
ise offices are in the Fletcher National Bank building, is the lead- 
broker and dealer in local securities in the city, buying and selling 
k, trust company. Belt railroad and other high-class securities. 
Todd does bond and mortgage loan business for local individuals 
i eastern corporations. He is the sole Indianapolis representative 
he Fire Association of Philadelphia, one of the leading fire insur- 
e companies in the United States. Mr. Todd also does a rental 
iness, having charge of some of the largest buildings in the city. 



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John M. Todd, established in 1861, is the oldest real estate brc 
now engaged in the real estate business in this city. Todd's first ! 
division, at the corner of Gregg and East streets, one of the orig:' '( 
subdivisions to the city, was made in 1864. This property at that t 
was in the suburbs. Mr. Todd has been identified with many ot 
subdivisions during the growth of the city, and has also been pre 
nently identified with the promotion and building of our railroads ^ 
manufacturing enterprises, and in later days took an active interesi 
establishing our present park system. Mr. Todd and his son. New 
Todd, occupy rooms in Fletcher's National Bank building. 

Gavin L. Payne & Company, 300, 301 and 302 American Natic 
Bank building, are dealers in government, municipal and corporali 
bonds. Mr. Payne, the head of the house, which was established on i 
day the 1907 panic broke on the country, was formerly president 
th,e Security Trust Company and has been a resident of Indianapi 
practically all his life. Payne & Company have handled large numl 
of the United States insular bonds, Philippines and Porto Ricans, 
the Indiana tax exempt municipals. They have also made a speciii 
of railway equipment notes which are so popular among bank! 
With the house are associated Mr. O. A, Hassenzahl and Mr. Pht 
Goetz. 



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Notable Wholesale 
And Retail Establishments 




JTERESTINQ AND PROMINENT MERCANTILE ESTABLISHMENTS OP THE 
HOOSIER CAPITAL. 

The beginnings of trade in Indianapolis were entirely retail. Dan- 
chaffer, the first merchant of the city, did not carry a ve^-y large 
k. The wants of the earlier settlers were as modest as their purses. 
iy needed gunpowder and shot, iron and nails, salt and some dye- 
fs to color the homespun fabrics which furnished the material for 
r wardrobes, and a few other articles of prime necessity — among 
ch they included whisky and tobacco. After the first winter there 

competition in the store business. Mr. Shaffer, the pioneer store- 
per, was the first of the settlers to die. The merchants who fol- 
ed him carried stocks which were a little more diversified, and sold 
ee, tea, muslin and other staple goods. Most of their freight came 
pack-horse, though some was brought up by keelboat. After roads 
e built, supplies were brought by wagon. The stores were all of the 
eral variety, keeping a little of everything, until 1847, when the 
iison railroad was completed to the city, but after that lines were 
ided and there were stores for dry goods and stores for groceries. 
ivas four or five years later before there was any closer division. 

grocery store sold articles of hardAvare and many miscellaneous 
s, and the dry goods stores handled shoes, hats, caps and all kind? 
wearing apparel. In a few years special stores devoted to other 
s of trade were established, and quite a number of the successful 
es of today are the successors of enterprises inaugurated in the 
ly fifties. 
The Shopping District— The shopping district of Indianapolis tc- 

shows that the people of the city have cultured and artistic tastes. 
! jewelry displays indicate a demand for a distinctively high grade 
irticles for personal adornment. The wall-paper and other displays 
iecorative goods indicate an elevated artistic standard in the homes 
ndianapolis and contiguous territory. Music stores show instru- 
its and publications which give indisputable evidence that musical 
;ure in the city and its surroundings has reached an advanced stage, 
it is in all lines of retail business. The tastes to which they cater 
those of a metropolitan, a progressive and a prosperous people. 



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Charles Mayer & Co., 29-31 West Washington Street, Import- 
and Dealers iu Art Wares, China, Glass, Silver, Jewelry, Toys, etc.- 

store devoted exclusively to gift thit 
This business was established bj' the '. 
Mr. Charles Mayer, Sr., in 1840. He ; 
a pioneer citizen who contributed mi 
to the city's advancement. In 18G5 
William Haueisen was admitted to an 
terest. In 1888 the last-named gen 
man retii'ed, and four new members w 
taken into partnership and the firm t 
continued, consisting of Charles Ma; 
Sr., his two sons, Ferdinand L. Mayer i 
Charles Mayer, Jr., Fred Berger and Lc 
Murr. In 1891 the w^orthy founder of 
house died, and in January of the curr 
year, Messrs Berger and Murr retirj 
the business has since been conducted 
Messrs. F. L. and Charles Mayer uni 
the original firm style. The premises ^ 
cupied at that time consisted of a spaci' 
and commodius five-story and basemi 
building, with frontage and depth of i 
195 feet, also a v^arehouse in rear of the above, on Pearl street, 1 
stories and basement, 34x80 feet. 

In 1903 Charles Mayer & Company gave up the large wholes 
trade to give exclusive attention to the retail business and the Wa; 
ington street building was remodeled and improved for a retail stc 
The first floor shows a magnificent display of jewelry, watches, cloo 
silver, bronzes, fans, opera glasses, leather goods, perfumery and toi 
articles, cutlery, smokers' articles, stationery, etc. The second fl< 
contains fine china, ornaments, pottery, dinner and toilet ware, i 
glass, art wares, beautiful lamps and electroliers, marble statuary, < 
The third floor is occupied with athletic and sporting goods, leatli 
goods, traveling bags, satchels, suit cases and trunks, baskets, hou 
hold furnishings, bird cages, and baby carriages and go carts. 1 
fourth floor is given over to toys, dolls, books, games and novelties ; 
children. Importations of wares are made direct from France, GK 
many, Austria, Bohemia, England, Russia, Japan, etc. An avera' 
force of from one hundred to one hundred and fifty experienced clei 
are employed in various capacities. The firm is a member of the M' 
chants' Association. 



CHAS. MAYER, 1840. 



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THE NEW YORK STORE. 



The Pettis Dry Goods Co., better known as the "Greater Nev 
York Store," 25 to 41 East Washington street, is one of the attractionj 
of the city. It is the oldest and largest and undoubtedly one of thi 
best-known mercantile establishments in the state. Beginning in 1855' 
with a small single room in the old Bates House, the Pettis Dry Good|( 
Co. represents fifty -four years of progressive development. As seasoi 
after season passes, the ever increasing popularity as the shopping 
center necessitated the enlargement of the store so that now it requires 
250,000 square feet of iloor space to accommodate the increased busil|^, 
ness. The store is one of the best planned and finest arranged in th( 
West, containing all the most up-to-date methods of store service, an( 
the equal of any either in Chicago or New York. There are sixt: 
departments, each a complete store in itself, embracing almost every 
thing needed to supply the wants of the public, each under the direc 
tion of a department manager. The main building fronting on Waslii|w' 
ington street is of imposing appearance, 125x200 feet in dimensions! 
six stories high, with basement underneath the entire building an( 
connecting vrith a tunnel to the basement of the State Life Building! 
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Saks and Company — On one of the most prominent corners in 1 
city, in a building bearing its own name, is located one of the mi 
complete men's and boys' outfitting establishments in the country. Sa 
and Company have been a factor in commercial Indianapolis just 
decade and have kept pace in their enterprise with the rapid growth 
the city. This is one of three stores owned and opex'ated by this fiii 
The parent store is the most extensive establishment of the kind 1 
Washington, D. C, while in busy Herald Square, New York City, stan 
the seven-story, country-wide famous building of Saks and Compaii 
In addition to these retail enterprises the firm operates a manufacturii 
plant in which is made the men's clothing sold in its chain of stor 
The members of the firm are practical clothing men, and to them, pi 
haps more than to any one else, is due the almost phenomenal perf 
tion to which clothing ready for wear has attained. Under their s;; 
tem of designing and making it is no longer necessary for the man i 
seek his individual tailor that his clothes may fit properly or have i 
latest features of fashion intelligently and consistently embodied. Sa 
and Company's "Distinctive Clothes for Men" have become fame 
among the best dressers of the three important centers where they j 
obtainable. 

Interiorly the Saks and Company store is a thoroughly moderi 
appointed store. Its equipment is of the latest pattern, while its sph« 
of service extends to every feature of men's and boys' wearing i 
parel, with a department of sporting and athletic goods, for which t 
public of today is an enthusiastic votary. 

The policy which governs this big business is laid upon the m( 
advanced commercial ethics. It is a one-price store in fact as w 
as name. Its announcements and its merchandise command impUl 
confidence by its unbroken career of liberal and straightforward de 
ings. 

L. S. Ayres & Co., one of Indiana's leading dry goods stores, ocd 
pies the vei'y prominent southwest corner of Meridian and WashingtJ? 
streets, extending through to Pearl street. This business, establish 
thirty-eight years ago, has long held an enviable position among t 
high-class retail forces of the city. 

Its present location dates from October, 1905, when the beautil 
eight-story fireproof structure of brick and steel at that point was oo 
pleted and furnished. For its purpose no more modern building exis 
expense being lightly considered where perfection of detail and reti 
conveniences were concerned. 

Four passenger elevators of the largest capacity enable customed 
to reach any floor quickly ; a balcony rest room provides a highly a 
predated rendezvous for shoppers, while such modern conveniences 
postofiice, express office, telegraph and telephone stations are providt 
in connection with a free checking desk. 







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C. W. Craig, Confectioner, No. G East Washington street — Fp. 
more than a quarter of a century the name of "Craig's" has been assf 
ciated in Indianapolis with the best place to ge 
the best in confections, and the fame of his prod 
ucts has extended beyond the boundaries of thr 
state. The business was established in 1873, an( 
the motto of the house, "Not how cheap, but hov 
good," that was adopted at its inception to marl ^ 
its goods, has become familiar to all those wh«i 
visit the city who appreciate excellence of qualitjt 
more than cheapness in candies. Craig's candiesi 
have the well-earned reputation of being as gooo 
as the products of the most famous candy makerii 
of this country. A notable feature of this establ 
lishmeut and one that has met the hearty favol 
of the lady visitors to this place are the dainty 
lunches that are served here daily. The service 
is excellent, the prices moderate and the bill-bf 
fare embraces, in addition to the light lunches, all 
the best in ice cream sodas, which a^e served it 
endless variety and which have made t the most 
popular place in the city for "after-matinee'i! 
parties and gatherings. Craig's establishment isi' 
located in the heart of tne shopping district, audi 
visitors to the city should not fail to take homct.' 
c. w. CRAIG. a box of Craig's delicious confections as a sweel 

reminder of their visit to the Hoosier capital. 
H. P. Wasson & Co., West Washington Street — This is one of thei 
greatest establishments in the Central West and one of the prominent 
features to which all visitors to the city are directed. Established a; 
little over 25 years ago by H. P. Wasson, this store has been kept 
abreast of the development of Indianapolis as a retail market, pre- 
senting at all times the choicest of merchandise from the best-known 
makers in the world for the selection of those living in the territory 
tributary to this city. This great store occupies one of the most promi-i 
nent locations in the heart of the shopping district ; it consists of sixty^ 
six departments, each a complete store within itself and each pre- 
senting a more complete line than is usually found in stores devoted( 
exclusively to lliat particular business, and employing over GOO persons.^ 
The merchandise sold here is the best that money can buy, which car-i 
ries with it the guarantee that the money will be returned on any pur-i 
chase proven to be not as represented. The stores that are embraced in 
this establishment are as follows : Silks, velvets, robes, black dress 
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notions, linens, china, glassware, toys, gloves, hosiery, women's, chil- 
dren's and men's underwear, men's furnishings, jewelry, cut glass, 
leather goods, toilet articles, trimmings and braids, umbrellas, silver 
ware, ribbons, laces, embroideries, white goods, aprons, handkerchiefs 
women's neckwear, veilings, feather boas, millinery, kimonas, corsets 
muslin underwear, infants' wear, waists, furs, women's cloaks and 
suits, children's cloaks and suits, curtains, draperies, carpets, linolei 
ums, mattings, rugs, house furnishings, wall paper, shoes, McCall pat- 
terns, soda fountain, grocery department, stationery, art goods, restaur 
rant and the notable dressmaking department. 

The dressmaking department of Wasson's consists of three distinct 
establishments, occupying the entire fifth and sixth floors, employing 
nearly 250 people, and each in charge of an expert modiste who visits 
Europe twice a year, thus keeping in touch with the creations of the 
most notable European artist-modistes. 

Wulschner-Stewart Music Company — The oldest and leading p$; 
ano house in Indianapolis is that of the Wulschner-Stewart Music 
Company, manufacturers of and dealers in pianos and musical instru- 
ments of all kinds. The business was established thirty years ago by 
the late Emil Wulschner, who afterward took into partnership hisi 
stepson, A. M. Stewart, the firm becoming Wulschner & Son, and im 
May, 1900, after the death of Mr. Emil Wulschner, the present com- 
pany was incorporated, the business being officially supervised by Mr.i 
A. M. Stewart as vice-president and manager. The company occupies 
a prominent position as leading manufacturers of pianos, besides 
which they are representatives of other leading manufacturers. They 
have built up a very large trade at wholesale in Indianapolis and 
vicinity. The company have an interest in a well-known piano factory,. 
and have put on the market two grades of pianos of unsurpassed! 
quality: one known as the Wulschner Piano, and the other as the 
Stewart Piano, both being made in accordance with the highest ideals 
of piano manufacturing. 

A new building which has been designed expressly for the Wulsch- 
ner-Stewart Music Company, was erected in 1909. It is a four-story 
structure of the newest type of architecture. The basement contains: 
Victor Talking Machines, and Victrolas, of which this company handles ! 
a complete line. The first floor is to be devoted to sheet music and( 
musical merchandise; the second and third floors to pianos and player i 
pianos and the fourth floor contains workshop and tuning rooms. Thes 
new building is located opposite the post office on North Pennsylvania 
street. 



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George J. Marott, who has been eiiffaged in the retail shoe trade 
this city oil his own account since 18S5, now conducts one of the larg 
and handsomest shoe eniporiuins in the United States at 2(j and 28 El 
Washington street. This establislunent is not only the pride of our c 
zens, but is a point of attraction to thousands who visit our city an 
ally. The ground floor and basement are utilized for business purpa' 
and the splendid appearance of the former with its twenty-foot ceilil 
and maguificeut appointments, impress the visitor with the spirit 1 



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INTERIOR GEORGE J. MAROTT'S SHOE STORE. 



enterprise everywliere apparent. The furniture is of the richest a 
most comfortable character, and everything that can add to the 
tractiveness of the establishment and facilitate business has been 
stalled. It is not only one of the largest retail shoe emporiums in i 
United States, but ranks as one of the largest in the world. In eve' 
way Mr. Marott has been foremost in inaugurating modern metho 
in his business, and has always co-operated with other merchants 
making Indianapolis attractive as a retail market for the citizens 
the state. The establishment is located at 26 and 28 East Wasliingt 
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W. K. Stewart Company, booksellers and stationers, 9-11 West 
Vashington street, was incorporated in January, 1909, and purchased 
jhe retail book department of the Bobbs-Merrill Company. This con- 
fern traces its history back to the house founded in 1854 by W. T. 
^tewart, one of the earliest citizens of Indianapolis. The large, 
riendly, well-lighted store invites customers ranging from the man 
vho wants a pen point to the man who wants a whole library of books, 
t aims to have at hand or at easy call every book published. To ac- 
lomplish this necessitates the carrying of an exceptionally heavy stock 
n every field of literary effort. Towers of recent novels line the aisles. 
)n the many tables and in the shelves, to which the customer has free 
ccess, are to be found innumerable editions of the standard authors, 
nd the works of note in poetry, art, belles lettres, religion, science, 
itc, etc. On the magazine counter are displayed the current issues of 
everal hundred periodicals. The stationery side is no less complete, 
ncluding, besides the expected equipment in the commercial and so- 
:iety branches, the best of fine engraving, all sorts of filing devices 
md an elaborate assortment of brass, copper and leather goods. 

The New Shopping District — The most remarkable improvement 
n Indianapolis in recent years has been made in the territory em- 




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MAROTT DEPARTMENT STORE 



braced north of Ohio street on Massachusetts avenue. This avenue i 
the great artery that taps the most populous section of the city am 
surrounding territory, and more people travel this thoroughfare thaii 
any other. Realizing the needs of a suitable building for departmem 
store purposes and one that would meet the growing demands of thii 
busy avenue, Mr. George J. Marott erected in 1906 one of the larges 
and most commodious buildings in the city at Nos. 342 to 358 Massa 
chusetts avenue. It is a five-story and basement structure with all th( 
latest improvements necessary to modern store construction, and iti 
great expanse of front is the largest in the city for the display of mer 
chandise. The store contains one of the largest and most completr 
stocks of everj'thing from edibles and wearables to home furnishingi- 
in the state. To enable one to get a proper estimate of the value of the 
location of the Marott Department Store, which marks the heart of th<i 
new shopping district of Indianapolis, consideration must be given tc 
the enormous traffic that passes its doors. Seven of the most impori 
tant street car lines, tapping the most populous section of the city t( 
the north and northeast and five interurban lines bring their passen 
gers to this building. 




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Mooney-Mueller Drug Co., 101 to 105 South Meridian St. 
the important branches of the jobbing business this city is bette 
resented in the drug line than, perhaps, in any other, and no citj ■ 
the United States of the size of Indianapolis affords as good a mai 
or is as well represented. The Mooney-Mueller Drug Co. was establisi|j« 
in September, 1902, by W. J. Mooney and J. George Mueller, succeec 
the Indianapolis Drug Co., and both gentlemen have been promineH 
identified with the wholesale drug trade of Indianapolis for many yei ■ 
The firm does a general wholesale drug business and in addition i 
ducts an extensive cigar department, being the state distributing agt 
for the Yocum Bros.' famous "Y. B." brand and Davis's "El Side" 




cigars; also state distributors for the famous "Green River" brand 
whisky. The firm is represented by fifteen men on the road, who co' 
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[othe, Wells & Bauer Company have been identified witli the 
esale grocery business of the city of Indianapolis for many years. 
have made a specialty of high-grade goods and their justly cele- 
!d Ko-We-Ba Brand stands for everything that is of superior ex- 
ice. Their line of Ko-We-Ba Canned Goods is especially attractive. 
complete in every way, and the label on the outside of the can as 
as the contents of the can are superior to anything in the market. 
firm has just moved into their new building, 102-104 South Dela- 




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KOTHE, WELLS & BAUER COMPANY. 



I street. This building was put up for their special use, and ena- 
them to say with truth that they have the most complete and up- 
,te wholesale grocery house in the city. In addition to the main 
ling, they have a large warehouse on the Pennsylvania tracks 
re all goods arriving in carloads are handled. The name 
We-Ba" has become a household word in the state of Indiana, and 
ill certainly be very difficult to find a retailer or a consumer who 
s after quality that is not thoroughly familiar with the name 
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Fahnley & McCrea Millinery Company — This house was found 
m 1865 aud was the first to engage in the wholesale millinery trade 
this city. In January, 1898, the firm changed to a corporation by takl 
in old employes who had been with the concern from boyhood. Siii ^ 
the establishment of this house this branch of trade has become c ''^ 
of the most important and largest in the wholesale business of Indiii 
apolis, and the prestige it secured as pioneers has been maintaini 
and it is recognized today as one of the leading aud most import* 
millinery houses in the jvest. The buildings occupied are located I 
240 and 242 South Meridian street, 237 and 2o9 McCrea street, and 
West Louisiana street. The stock is one of the heaviest in the count) 
and as complete as can be found in New York or Chicago, and is ^ 
■celled by none in either city. Sixteen travelers are employed and t 




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FAHNLEY & McCREA MILLINERY COMPANY. 



territory covered embraces Indiana. Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucli 
Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. About fifty hands are employed 
the store and from 150 to 200 in the manufacturing department. T 
officers of the company are: Fred. Fahnley, president; \^'illiam ! 
Cook, vice-president; A. E. Dietrichs, secretary, and A. A. Barni 
treasurer. 






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Crescent Paper Co. — rromiiieiit timong the large and growing in- 
I'stries of the city is the wholesale paper business. Only fifteen or 
-enty years ago there was not a wholesale paper house in the city, 
[ goods of this nature being shipped in here from Chicago, St. Louis, 
Cincinnati. Today we have sis jobbing houses selling paper exclu- 
rely and covering with their salesmen not only the local field but 
reading over all the states surrounding us, and even into Missouri, 
iwa and Texas. Of these six concerns the Crescent Paper Company 
the only one that carries both coarse and fine papers, meaning papers 
r wrapping purposes and those for printing purposes. In connection 




CRESCENT PAPER COMPANY. 



ith their wrapping paper business they have a very large sale on 
ich lines as building and roofing papers, paper bags, and cordage of 
pery description, while the fine-grade department carries a complete 
ne of printers' supplies and is well equipped for paper ruling, punch- 
ig, padding, perforating, etc. The above is a cut of the building now 
ccupied by the Crescent Paper Company, located on We.'-t Georgia 
treet, and gives an idea of their storage capacity. One of the great 
dvantages this concern enjoys is the fact that the rear of the bulld- 
og backs right up to the union tracks and into the building is a pri- 
ate switch accommodating six cars at a time. It cau be readily seen 
hey are well equipped with modem and up-to-date facilities for handling 
heir large and increasing business. 



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The Standard Metal Company— In the metal lines Indianapoli 
has shown marked improvement in the jobbing and manufacturing dl 
partments in recent years and it extends a market to buyers that is 
as complete and attractive as any in the Central West. A notable and I 
extensive addition to this particular branch of the city's manufacturing 
and jobbing business is the Standard Metal Company. 

The Standard Metal Company, incorporated, began business in a 
March, 1906, as jobbers of tin plate, sheet iron, metals and all kinds off 
tinners' and sheet metal workers' supplies and manufacturers of piecec 




THE STANDARD METAL COMPANY. 

tinware. The concern carries in addition to the above an extensive 
line of stamped and japanned tinware, enameled wares and kitcher 
furnishings. The trade of the house extends throughout Indiana anc 
Illinois. The company occupies a commodious three-story brick strue 
ture at the southeast corner of Illinois and South streets. The mem 
bers of the company are all of long experience in the metal lines, havinfi 
been actively identified with the trade in this territory for period; 
ranging from fifteen to thirty years. The officers and directors of thii 
company are: Wm. J. Elder, president and general manager; Wm. M 
Husbands, vice-president; F. A. Wilkening, secretary and treasurer 
Jos. P. Jewar and A. L. Henry. 



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Daniel Stewart Company (Old Gibraltar Drug House), wholesi 
druggists, northwest corner of Meridian and Maryland streets, was > 

tablished in 1840 by Willisj 
Hanneman, and after sevei'j 
changes Daniel Stewart becai[i 
pi'oprietor in 1883. He died 1 
1892. and on January 1, 18! 
the firm of Daniel Stewart Co: 
pany was formed. On July 
1907, their building was ( 
stroyed by fire and the prese 
six-story and basement buildii 
was erected in 1908, being OM 
of the most complete and mci; 
ern wholesale buildings in t! 
city. The business was incorp 
rated January, 1909, and the ( 
ficers of the company are W 
liam Scott, president; Martll 
S. Scott, vice-president, and 
L. Brown, secretary. 
Hatfield Electric Company, 3G South Meridian street, electric 
contractors and dealers in electrical supplies, was established Novemb 
4, 1885, as the Indianapolis District Telegraph Company. This firm 
recognized as one of the leading and most reliable concerns in the sta 
and is in a position to handle the largest contracts for complete el€i 
trie light and power equipment, and carries as complete a stock of ele 
trical supplies, and appliances, motors, chandeliers, etc., as can 1 
found in the country. The members of the firm are C. C. Hatfield at 
T. B. Hatfield. 




DANIEL STEWART COMPANY. 




NOTADLE MANUrAaURER5 




AN OUTLINE DESCRIPTION OF SOME OF THE NOTABLE MANUFACTURING 
CONCERNS CARRIED ON OR REPRESENTED IN INDIANAPOLIS. 

It is in the field of manufactures that Indianapolis has achieved its 
lighest distinction among the cities of the West. The rapid increase 
f its industries forms the most interesting chapter in its material de- 
eiopment. During the past decade its manufacturers have more than 
oubled the value of their plants and products. According to the ceu- 
us bulletin on manufacturing and mechanical industry, issued by the 
Jnited States Census Bureau, for 1905, shows that Indianapolis has 
10 manufacturing and mechanical industries, which employ 26,725 per- 
ons and pay out annually to employes $12,620,443. The value of the 
nnual product of these concerns is $82,227,950. Among its many and 
^■aried enterprises it numbers the largest carriage factory, the largest 
kxelusive engine and boiler plant, saw works, and mill machinery fac- 
ory in the world. It has many others, notably in furniture, veneers. 
;arments, pharmaceutical goods, that rank among the foremost in their 
)articular branches in the country. 

Indianai)olis has become a manufacturing center because of its 
inexcelled railway facilities, its nearness to the center of population 
n the United States, and its inexhaustible supply of cheap fuel, brought 
from the great coal fields but fifty miles away. Its position is inviting 
for the location of manufacturers and its future development along this 
ine will undoubtedly surpass its wonderful record in the past. 

Nordyke & Marmon Company (incorporated), Flour Mill Engi- 
heers. Founders and Machinists, Manufacturers of Motor Cars — The 
business of this institution since its beginning, over fifty years ago, has 
been confined chiefly to the manufacture of flour mill and cereal mill 
machinery and to building complete mills for the manufacture of flour 
and cereal products. In 1904 it added the manufacture of motor cars, 
equipping separate departments for this branch of work. Its founda- 
tion was laid by Mr. Ellis Nordyke, of Richmond, Ind., who for many 
years prior to 1851 was a prominent millwright engaged in building 
flour mills, the machinery being made by hand in the buildings in which 
it was to be used. Mr. Nordyke, having invented an improved flour bolt, 
began pieparations for the manufacture of this machine and other 



236 BYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

devices used in flour mills. Under the firm name of Nordyke, H; 
& Co., the manufacture of milling machinery was first begun in t 
year 1851 in a small shop in Richmond, Ind. In the year 1858, Mr r 
Addison H. Nordyke was taken into the business, it being carried ODi 
as E. & A. H. Nordyke until 1866, at which time Mr. Daniel W. MarmoDi 
entered the firm, which then became Nordyke, Marmon & Co. In 1871 
the business was incorporated under the laws of Indiana as Nordyke,f 
Marmon & Co. The business had prospered and by this time had be-f 
come one of the most prominent concerns in its field, occupying sub-i 
stantial brick factory buildings, constituting what was then consideredi 
quite a large plant. Mr. Amos K. Hollowell entered the company ini 
1875 and continued with it in an official capacity until 1895. Mr. Addi-i 
son H. Nordyke remained with the company in an active official ca-i 
pacity until 1899 and as a stockholder and director until 1904. Mr.r 
Daniel W. Marmon continued his active official connection with thei 
company until his death, which occurred in May, 1909, and was sue-' 
ceeded by his sons, Walter C. and Howard C. Marmon. Owing toe 
a wide extension of trade and to the rapid growth of the business, thef 
company, in 1875, found its manufacturing facilities limited, necessitat-i 
ing a change in location. Desiring to make ample provision for furtheri 
expansion, and requiring better shipping facilities and better advan-i 
tages than Richmond possessed, it was decided to move to Indianapolis. 
The "Quaker City" works, located in West Indianapolis, and bounded 
by Morris street, Kentucky avenue, the I. & V. and Belt railroads, was^ 
purchased in 1876, in which year the present company was incorpo-i 
rated. The factory plant above mentioned, and which the company still 
occupies, has from time to time been improved and enlarged until to- 
day it assumes pretentious proportions. It is recognized as being the 
largest factory in the world devoted principally to the milling ma-, 
chinery and mill building business, and the company is widely knowni 
as "America's leading mill builders." The story of the progress of this 
enterprising concern is best told by the accompanying illustration. The 
factory is systematically arranged, with the woodworking department 
on one side and the ironworking on the opposite side, with the finish- 
ing, storage and shipping department connecting the two at the north i 
end. The lumber yard and the storage for raw materials, supplies, etc., , 
for the ironworking department are located at the south end, where fa- ■ 
cilities are provided for handling materials expeditiously from cars. 
Between the two wings are located the boiler house, the buhr stone mill ! 
department and the storage building for finished and unfinished iron 
parts of the machines manufactured. A private switch, connecting with 
the Belt railway, extends nearly the entire length of the property and 
into the shipping department building. The plant is organized into 
various departments, each one being thoroughly equipped with improved 



238 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

machinery and tools and many labor saving devices, excelling in fa^ 
ties any other similar institution in this country. The products of 
Nordyke & Marmon Company enjoy a world-wide reputation, being col 
sidered in point of mechanical excellence, durability and efficiency th(l 
best that the market affords. The company, in its work of mill build 
ing, is noted for thoroughness and close attention to details and foi' l 
the high-class milling results invariably obtained. Its machinery is tdl 
be found in the representative mills of the United States, Mexico ami"! 
Canada and much of it is exported to Central and South American; 
countries and to nearly every country of the eastern hemisphere. ThiiJ 
line of machinery embraces the following: Flour, corn, rice and otheif' 
cereal milling machinery; grain elevator machinery, roller mills, port 
able buhr stone mills, gyratory sieve bolters, reels, centrifugals, mid 
dlings purifiers, bran dusters, dust collectors, flour, bran and feed pack 
ers, degerminators, meal driers, aspirators, shellers, cleaners and manv 
other machines; power connections, gearing, rope drives, mill supplies 
etc. The regular work of this company has been accompanied by com 
stant and close observance of the needs of practical milling from th( 
operative miller's standpoint. It has facilities for developing and per 
fecting, in an operating flour mill, improvements in machinery and ir 
milling methods, thus assuring the success of all improvements befon 
being introduced on the market. In 1902 the first double side entrance |i 
touring motor car made in this country was built by the company fo 
private use. This motor car contained a number of very important 
improvements and attracted a great deal of attention. In 1903 a seconci 
motor car was built and in 1904 a number of the cars were made anci 
sold. The following year the company formally placed the Marmor 
Motor Car on the market, and today it is known far and wide, havin§i 
gained a reputation second to none. The Marmon car is noted for beinfi 
the easiest riding car in the world, due to the perfected system of susi; 
pension. The manufacture of the Marmon car is conducted in specialljl 
equipped departments on the premises of the mill machinery works 
Nordyke & Marmon Company gives steady employment to a large forct 
of men and is rated among the most prominent manufacturing institui 
tions of Indianapolis. The officers of the company are Walter C. Mar: 
mon, president; Howard C. Marmon, secretary; C. C. Hanch, treasurer 
E. C. Atkins & Co. Indianapolis is very proud of her big sav 
manufactory. The institution of E. C. Atkins & Co., beginning in { 
small way, in 1856, has constantly grown until now at the end of fiftjt 
years it has become the largest plant in the world devoted exclusiveljl 
to the manufacture of saws and kindred wares. Silver steel, of whicl^ 
all Atkins saws are made, is a product manufactured under the com 
pany's own secret formula. It is acknowledged to be the finest crucibh 
steel that has ever been put into saw blades. Atkins silver steel sawi 




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240 HYMAN8 HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

are known the world over for their quality, durability and excell n 
of manufacture, and this product has done much to familiarize | 
world at large with the greatness of Indianapolis. The manufactui 
department is under the direction of the president, Mr. Henr;' 
Atkins, son of the founder of the institution. The sales departrf" 
is in charge of the vice-president and secretary, Mr. Nelson A. C 
ding. Atkins saws are for sale by the largest and most reliable a 
cies all over the globe, including Canada, South America, Japan, .'^ 
many, England, France and Austria. In order to facilitate delivec 
nine branches have been established covering principal points throe 
out the country. These are located at Atlanta, Chicago, Memphis, '.P' 
neapolis, New Orleans, New York, Portland, Ore., San Francisco, 5f' 
tie, and in September, 1907, established a factory at Hamilton, ( 
the largest and best equipped plant in Canada, where complete st 
are carried for immediate delivery. Foreign agencies, Wolverhamp 
England, Yokohama, Melbourne. Mr. M. A. Potter looks after 
financial end of the business, in the capacity of treasurer, and thrc 
his hands passes the enormous sums of money representing the inc 
and outgo of the great corporation. The works cover over five 
blocks, besides maintaining its own private gas plant, which produi; 
used in all its tempering processes. Over 1,200 men are employei 
Indianapolis alone, to say nothing of those at its various branc 
which all maintain fully-equipped shops for repair work. 

The company also operates a plant for the manufacture of f 
chine knives of all kinds, which is located at Lancaster, N. Y. 

Parry Manufacturing; Company of Indianapolis, enjoys the- 
viable reputation of maintaining and operating the largest exclu 
carriage factory in the world. The fame of this institution is not i 
national, but it has become well and favorably known by its prod' 
in several foreign countries as well. 

No industry of such magnitude ever springs into existence ' 
fledged, and this one is no exception. In a small shop operatec 
Rushville, Ind., by the Parry Brothers over a quarter of a century 
this business had its origin. 

Their reputation started by producing the best road cart that ' 
ever been used on Indiana roads. This style vehicle had not as# 
come into general use in agricultural communities, but the Pt^ ?i 
Brothers realized the possibility of it, and possessed the couragejti 
make a trial at producing them in large quantities, and so, with a i 
ited equipment, they launched their road cart enterprise. 

In 1886, in order that they might be more intimately in touch i 
trade conditions, they moved their business interests to Indianap 
With a reputation already made and the increased opportunities 



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duction, the outfut of carts was 
It up to the largest known be- 
I'e or since. 

In 1890 the attention of the 
Itn turned to the production of 
lir-wheeled vehicles, such as sur- 
^s, phaetons, top buggies, road 
d spring wagons. Varjang de- 
mds have made many changes in 
p styles of vehicles produced, but 
piong the latest additions to the 
^e have been light buckboards, 
iving wagons, delivery wagons 
d drays. It has always been the 
licy of the firm to limit their ac- 
dties to a line of light horse- 
awn vehicles. 

At present, when so many ve- 
cle manufacturers are being 
ampeded to automobile produc- 
m, the Parry Manufacturing 
)mpany has attracted considerable 
tention by applying that old prov- 
b, "Let the shoemaker stick to his 
st," and, instead of giving up the 
hide line, have spent many thou- 
mds of dollars in perfecting their 
few models of horse-drawn convey- < 
pees. The plant has been equipped 
ith every modern appliance neces- 
iry to bring the cost down to the 
sry lowest point consistent with 
ood workmanship and has pro- 
ceed a line of vehicles that is 
ithout a doubt the best on the 
larket at medium prices. The 
jrowth of the blacksmith shop 
icorn into an oak-like institution 
o V e r i n g sixty-seven acres o f 
round, within a quarter of a cen- 
ury, is certainly phenomenal and 
3 justified solely by the determina- 
ion of the Parry Brothers to give 
ull value in exchange for every dollar 




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242 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

In this establishment of twenty large two-story buildings, operati 
over three miles of private track on the factory grounds, practical 
every part of the various models is produced from the raw materia; 
In most cases under-ground shafting and individual motors are us; 
for operating the machinery, and every precaution is taken for tij 
safety of the workmen. A private electric plant, sufficient in capaci' 
for a city of ten thousand, is operated by the company to produce tt 
power that is used in turning out 350 finished vehicles per day an 
a private waterworks system of similar capacity affords the water sui 
ply and fire protection necessary for the plant. 

The traveling sales force consists of thirty-five thoroughly alii 
and up-to-date salesmen, who cover the entire United States. 

The officers are: S. C. Parry, president; E. R. Parry, vice-prei« 
dent; L. D. Guffin, treasurer; A. M. Parry, secretary; T. H. Parr 
general superintendent. 

Indianapolis Brewing Company — The great breweries of the Ino 
anapolis Brewing Company have long been first among the show plaof 
of business enterprises of this city and are exhibited every year 
thousands of visitors from far and near, as admirable examples 
cleanliness, order, and perfect sanitary conditions in the manufactuv 
of a great product. Their elaborate, up-to-date equipment in all th; 
constitutes the modern brewery, makes this company rank with tl 
largest and finest in the world. Its product has been recognized 
"The World's Standard of Perfection" in brewing, as beginning wit 
the World's Fair at Paris, in 1900, the Indianapolis Brewing Compan 
has taken four grand prizes, six gold medals, and two crosses of hone 
in America, Belgium, Italy and Spain, in competition with the mast( 
brewers of this country and Europe. The Grand Prize and Gold Medi 
was exclusively awarded to this company, upon their Duesseldorfc 
beer, by the International Exposition at St. Louis in 1904. 

The magnificent reputation and large business enjoyed by thii 
company was not built in a day. Its honest, substantial foundatioEi 
were laid nearly fifty years ago in three small breweries founded h 
Peter Lieber, C. F. Schmidt, and Caspar Maus, of whom Peter Liebe: 
now living in Duesseldorf, Germany, where for many years he was thi 
American Consul, is the only survivor, now ripe in years, and in hon 
ors. In May, 1889, these breweries were amalgamated into the preseni 
great establishment, of which the fame of the output is known no( 
only all over the United States but for which in bottled goods then 
is an export demand from the West Indies, Mexico, Central and Soutt 
America, while from the Pacific coast there is a large export of thI 
Indianapolis Brewing Company's beer to the Philippines, to Japan ami 
to China. 

It is entirely within the truth to say that no product sent out frori 







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244 HYMAN'8 HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 

this city carries the name of Indianapolis to one-tenth as many 
people of this earth as does the label placed by this brewing comp 
upon its products. 

The various plants give employment to nearly 1,500 persons. ' 
noteworthy brands being "Duesseldorfer," "Progress," "Tafel" , 
"Special Brew," which are sold both in wood and bottles. Besi 
these the company bottles Ale, Porter, and Malt Extract. 

This company stands in high favor with physicians of Indiar 
oils and with the scientists and physicians from outside the city ^ 
have visited and inspected the plants in recent years. They have b 
given a cordial welcome, have seen the processes of manufacture 
have recognized the fact that these processes from beginning to 
are strictly hygienic. The officers of the company are, president 
general manager, Albert Lieber, son of Peter Lieber, founder of 
Lieber brewery, who, boy and man, has been in the business for th: 
years; secretary, Frederick Francke; treasurer. Otto N. Frenzel; 
sistant general manager. Otto P. Deluse. \{ 

The general offices and bottling department of this great indusi 
are located at the Schmidt Branch, on High street, south of McCa 
street, where about five acres are covered by the plant. The Lie 
Branch, in Madison avenue, covers almost as much ground. 

The pay-envelope that goes each week to nearly a regiment amt 
half of employes does not by any means tell all the money that 1 _ 
enterprise puts into circulation, for directly and indirectly its moK 
goes into the hands of an army of mechanics, laborers, and traci 
people. 

Frank H. Langsenkamp, successor to Wm. Langsenkamp & S 
coppersmiths and brass finishers, 130 to 138 Bast Georgia street. T 
business was established in 1868 by Mr. Wm. Langsenkamp. It is ' 
of the oldest established manufacturing concerns in the city and ha: 
substantial business throughout the central west. Mr. Langsenkamp 
a practical and expert coppersmith, fully conversant with every dei 
of this important industry. The works are 75x80 feet in dimensifi 
only first class workmen are employed and the workshops are equipii^ 
with modern machinery and appliances. The product consists of f 
kinds of copper work for distillers, brewers, and other uses, embrao 
brew kettles, beer coolers, gas generators, jacket and candy kett; 
soda fountains, false bottoms, dyers, cylinders, brass railings, etc., i 
also deal in sheet brass and copper, and copper and brass tubing i 
rods, sheet aluminum and phosphor-bronze; also do brass finishing. 

The Home Brewing Company was organized in 1891, and its iff 
cers and stockholders, nearly ninety in number, are all residents of 
dianapolis. The brewery, bottling house, offices and outbuildings 
handsome and complete in all their appointments. The brewery !§ 



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most modern construction, and the best equipped plant of its char- 
3r in the state. The company has an incorporated capital of $400,- 
, and its investment now exceeds $650,000. The oflBcers are all well- 
iwn citizens: President, August Hook; vice-president, Peter Frick; 
retary and treasurer, Andrew Hagen; assistant treasurer, Paul Ha- 
The quality of the output is the best and continually growing in 
or. Twenty-five wagons are required to make distribution to the city 
de and over sixty men are employed. The sales now amount to be- 
pen 50,000 and 60,000 barrels annually. The brands are "Home Brew," 
jlumbia," and "Indiana," ale and porter, and "Homo" temperance 
ir. In connection with the brewery is their large bottling house 
th a capacity of sixty barrels daily, used entirely for home con- 
nption. 

Capital City Brewing Company plant was built in 1905. This is 
'; latest addition to brewing industry in this city, and the plant it 
s erected is' of the highest efficiency and is equipped throughout with 
i very latest and best machinery. The buildings are located on the 
i-ner of West and Kansas streets and are of exceptionally handsome 
rle of architecture. From the tapping of the first barrel the product 
this brewery sprang into immediate favor with the public who appre- 
ite a good article. Their well-known brands are "TT" (Taste Tells) 



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CAPITAL CITY BREWING COMPANY. 

light beer, and "Frauenlob" dark beer. This company makes a S]i 
clalty of family trade. The officers of the company are: Charl 
Krauss, president; John J. Giesen, vice-president, and Victor Jose, »( 
retary and treasurer. 

The Taggart Baking Co. — It was in 1869 that the original Tagga 
bakery began business. Alexander Taggart began business here ini 
small way, baking bread, crackers and cakes. He gave his persoDi 
attention to all work at that time, as he has done since as far as is pcj 
sible in a large concern like the present factory. Later on he grad' 
ally worked up a wholesale business, and sold his product through tl' 
grocers over the city. At the formation of the National Biscuit Coi 
pany Mr. Taggart took charge of the Indianapolis plant, and continui 



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iu that position until a few years ago, when he severed his connect: 
there and became a party to the organization of the Taggart Bak: 
Company, with his brother, Joseph Taggart, and his son, A. L. Tagg; 
The company is capitalized at $250,000. 

The present building at 18-28 North New Jersey street is th( 
largest bread bakery in the state, running nineteen ovens, with a capa 
city of something more than 300,000 loaves of bread a week, in addi 
tion to crackers, cakes, pastry, etc. Taggart's bread is shipped to th( 
various parts of Indiana, and into adjoining states. Besides making 
many special kinds of bread, the Taggart company devotes its attentioi 
to "Puritan," "Home-Made" and "Golden Cream." the wrapped loaf - 
Jersey Butter Crackers, made to be eaten with oysters, are a Taggarlil 
product. The butter crackers enjoy an unusual popularity in Indianap ' 
oils, though in other cities over the United States similar crackers 
have been put on the market with little or no success. 

The Taggart Baking Company conducts a large retail store in Iii'i 
dianapolis for the sale of its M^ares at 233-239 Massachusetts avenue, 
and has a lunch room in connection. 

Klee & Coleman — A prominent bottling establishment of Indian-: 
apolis is that of Klee & Coleman at 421-425 South Delaware street^ 

The business was established ini 
1878 by John Klee and Henry 
Coleman, of Dayton, Ohio, whoi 
conduct a bottling establishment! 
there and at Piqua, Ohio, andi|jii 
Louisville, Ky. The business im to 
Indianapolis is under active di-i|os 
rection of M. R. Styer, manager.ii 
The office and works have a com-i 
plete equipment of bottling ma-njin 
chinery and a fifteen-horse-powet' 
steam engine, and twenty handsl 
are employed in bottling mineral 
KLEE £ COLEMAN watcrs, soda waters, pops and allele 

kinds of "soft drinks." The trade of the Indianapolis establishment 
covers a radius of 100 miles. The local trade is especially large andAf 
keeps seven teams busy. Mr. Styer has been with the concern since 4 
1881, during different periods. 

George J. Mayer, manufacturer of seals, stencils, rubber stamps, ^^ 
etc., No. 30 South ^Meridian street, is one of the best-known and most t 
successful manufacturers of these goods in the United States, who has -| 
been in the business for many years and whose trade covers the United 
States from Maine to California and extends into Canada. The busi- 
ness was started in 1884. The product of the factory includes seals ^ 




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249 



Id stamps of every description, stencils, rubber stamps, steel stamps, 
'ecks, badges, burning brands, box printing dies, brass signs, etc. A 
Irge stock of these goods is always kept on hand and special designs 
je made to order at short notice. 

Bee Hive Paper Box Co., 615-617 South Delaware Street— This 
osperous industry was established in 1893 and incorporated in 1896. 

The company manufactures ex- 
tensively all kinds of folding 
boxes. In the lines of list goods, 
such as clothing, millinery, flor- 
ist, laundry and cake boxes, they 
carry in stock a large quantity of 
the various grades and sizes, 
ready to print. On the line of 
special work they have been do- 
ing a great deal of color work 
(on cereal boxes and similar 
kinds), and have recently added 
a large amount of the latest im- 
proved machinery for doing rapid 
and high-class work. Their de- 
partment for the manufacture of 
all kinds of set up boxes is fully 
equipped for making hardware, 
file and druggist boxes. Their varied equipment 
position to fill orders for any kind of paper 




BEE HIVE PAPER BOX CO 



mcy candy, shelf, 
laces them in a 
)xes, and their trade has steadily increased throughout Indiana and 
ijacent states, with some trade in the extreme east and west. The 
)mpany's boxes are unrivaled for quality, finish and uniform excel- 
nce, and are offered at prices that can not be discounted by any other 
liable house in the trade. A large force of skilled hands is constantly 
tnployed. The officers of the company are: C. F. Mofllt, president and 
|-easurer; S. Morrison, secretary, and Geo. H. Stubbs, vice-president 
fxd superintendent. 

! Furnas Office and Bank Fixture Company, manufacturers of of- 
ce and bank furniture, store fixtures, special furniture and high-class 
Green work, 1001-1015 Bast Eleventh street. This concern was estab- 
fshed in 1888 by Peter Routier, to make the interior hardwood finish 
Dr the State House, and the present company was incorporated in 1902. 
'he output of this company is of a high order of workmanship. In ad- 
ition to its regular line of work the company supplies the United 
itates government with the fixtures for the first and second-class post 
ffices in the United States, Cuba and Alaska. The officers of the com- 
any are: J. H. Furnas, president; R. W. Furnas, vice-president, and 
E. Maynard, superintendent. 



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Stewart=Carey Glass Co., successors to Daniel Stewart Co., gli 
department, manufacturers and jobbers of window, plate, wire, orn ,.i )! 

mental, art glasjiuiieJ 



Tlidiel 
th.iiishi 







STEWART-CAREY GLASS COMPANY. 



mirrors, etc. 
business of 
concern 

with the esta'ijiioii 
lishment of tliiun 
house of Stewaiiiji, n 
& Morgan in 184i .j^y 
handlers of drug] „,» 
and glass, one ( ',^„, 
the pioneers i j 
the business HI ^.j^^ 
of Indianapoliil -^ 
Afterwards tb , j, 
firm name wa ^ 
changed to Ste^ ^g 
art & Barry, the,' ,. , 
The immense growtl , 



Daniel Stewart and finally Daniel Stewart Co 
of the glass business, requiring special warehouses and facilities, mad 
it necessary to separate the two lines and in October, 1908, the glas 
business was incorporated under the title of the Stewart-Carey Glas 
Co., with the large plant located at 231-235 South New Jersey street' 
where it manufactures and carries an immense stock of sheet, platn 
and art glass. The company employs a large force of efficient artistr 
and mechanics who have devoted their lives to the study and handlinii 
of glass. In addition the company has installed a department for thd 
manufacture of automobile wind shields. Having installed the mosi 
modern methods for the handling and manufacture of glass, togethe; 
with ample equipment and resources, enables this concern to rendei' 
utmost satisfaction to its patrons. The officers of the company am 
J. M. Carey, president and treasurer; Alex. H. Barry, secretary. 

Barry Saw Company was established by W. B. Barry in 1874, ano 
for thirty-five years has maintained a foremost position as one of th{l 
leading industrial establishments of the city. The product consists ol' 
all kinds of circular saws, both solid and inserted tooth, and band saws 
and has an established reputation among consumers throughout thd 
United States for excellence of quality. In 1895, at the Atlanta Exposi- 
tion, the productions of this concern were awarded a diploma and goldi 
medal for superiority. The plant is located at 228 and 230 South Pennii 
sylvania street. The officers of the company are Henry Schurmann,i 
president, and Howard Schurmann, secretary. I 



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INDIANAPOLIS ABATTOIR COMPANY 



Indianapolis Abattoir Company, wholesale butchers, located cor- 
er Mori-is street and White river. The business was originally estab- 
shed in 1882 for 
tie purpose of fur- 
ishing slaughter- 
Lg facilities for 
holesale and re- 
ail butchers, but 
1892 the com- 
any extended its 
perations by en- 
aging in the sale 
»f meat as well. 
The present plant 
s a thoroughly up- 
o-date institution 

ind one of the finest in the west, affording every facility required in 
he business. The plant embraces fourteen acres covered with substan- 
ial brick buildings, with a capacity for killing from 300 to 500 hogs 
md 250 cattle daily. The officers are : Jos. Allerdice, president ; Henry 
Jauh, vice-president; W. A. Mooney, treasurer; Wm. G. Axt, secretary. 
Andrew Steffen, Cigar Manufacturer — Mr. Steffen began his career 

as a cigar man- 
ufacturer a t 
Madison, Ind., 
in 1864. Since 
1875 he has 
been located in 
this city and is 
now operating 
the largest un- 
ion cigar fac- 
tory in the 
state. He em- 
ploys between 
forty and fifty 
people, and 
some of his 
brands are 
among the 
most popular 

in the state, notably the "Tish-I-Mingo," which has a sale of more than 
I two million a year. 




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THE HOME STOVE COMPANY 



The Home Stove Company, manufacturers of Model Stoves and 
Ranges, was organized June 1, 1893. The manufacturing plant, which 
is one of the most complete and up-to-date in the country, is bounded 
by Henry, Merrill, Rose and Eekert streets in this city. This concern 
employs more than 250 hands and is represented by seven traveling 
salesmen, who sell the product throughout the United States. The out- 
put for 1906 exceeded 36,000 stoves and ranges. The officers of the com- 
pany are George Alig, president, and George Alig, Jr., secretary and 
treasurer. 



INDEX. 



i Page 

■agricultural Library. 104 

illpha Home 85 

limerican Central Life Insurance 

I Co 207 

umerican District Telegraph Co.... 158 

imerican National Bank 212 

imusements .• 121, 143 

iQueduct 146, 155 

irea 35 

i|vrmory, Battery "A" 40 

a-my Post, United States 40 

^rt Association of Indianapolis. . . . 132 

Vvt Institute, John Herron 118 

i.sylum for the Blind 90 

Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb. ... 91 

Vsvlum for the Incurable Insane. . . 92 

\tkins, E. C. & Co 238, 240 

^yres, L. S. Co 218, 219 

Sallard, Bertha, The 128 

Banking in Indianapolis 185 

3arry Saw Co 250 

Bass, W. H., Photo Co 184 

Bates House, 1854 121 

Bauer, H. C, Engraving Co 180 

Bee Hive Paper Box Co 249 

Beginning of Indianapolis 6 

Belt Railway and Stock Yards Co. 

164, 166 

Bismarck Cafe 128 

Blacherne, The 138 

Blind Institute 90 

Board of Children's Guardians 85 

Board of Trade 134, 135 

Boulevard 70, 163 

Boys' Club 130 

Bridges 147, 148, 150, 157 

Broad Ripple Scene 119 

Brookside Park 66 

Buildings, Number of 38 

Building Permit Ordinance 34 

Burford, William B 181 

Burial of General Harrison at Crown 

Hill 25 

.Butler College 104, 108 

Caleb Mills Hall 102 

Canoe Club, Riverside Park 138. 141 

Capital City Brewing Co 245, 246 

Capital, Naming of 8 

Capital National Bank 137, 193 

Capital, Removal of 18 

Capitol Avenue, North 72 

Catholic Churches 80 

Cemeteries 88 

Central Avenue M. E. Church 80 

Central Indiana Hospital for Insane 91 

Central TTnion Telephone Co 156 

Century Building 233 

Charities 75, 84 

Charity Organization Society 84 



Page 
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville 

Railway 160 

Christ Church 57, 76 

"Christamore" 88 

Churches' and Charity 75 

Churches, Earliest, 1854 77 

Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Rail- 
way 160 

Circle Hall 225 

Citizens' Gas Co 156 

City Building 40, 42 

City Charter 36 

City Dispensary 92 

City Express Parcel Delivery 168 

City Finances 36 

City Hall 52, 167 

City Hospital 90, 93 

City, Incorporation of 26 

Clark, George Rogers 56 

Claypool Hotel 122, 123 

Clay-Worker, The 176 

Clearing-house Association 185 

Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. 

Louis Railway 160 

Clubs 121, 138 

Colfax, Schuyler 62 

Columbia Club 125, 127 

Columbia National Bank 222, 223 

Commercial Club 136, 137 

Commercial Life Insurance Co. .135, 208 

Conduit System 146 

Continental National Bank 195, 196 

Country Club 138, 141 

County Court, First Session 14 

County Heating and Lighting Plant. 145 

County Jail 42 

County Poor Asylum 85 

County Seminary, 1832 27 

Craig. C. W 220 

Crescent Paper Co 231 

Crown Hill Cemetery 88 

Culture, General 99 

Custom-house 51 

Cycle Path and Canal 93 

Cycle Path, Road to Millersville. ... 74 

Davis-Deterding Training School... 118 
Deaconess Home and Hospital, Pro- 
testant 90, 91 

Deaf and Dumb Asylum 87, 91, 120 

Delaware Street 72 

Denison Hotel 124 

Department of Finance 38 

Department of Health and Char- 
ities 38, 89 

Department of Law 38 

Department of Parks 38 

Department of Public Works _. 38 

Deutsche llaus 126, 129 

Dispensaries 92, 93 

Dramatic Club 132 



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INDEX. 



Pagr 

Educational Institutions 99 

Eleanor Hospital 90 

Elliott, Joseph T. & Son 211 

English Hotel 124 

Executive Department 88 

Express Companies 168 

Fahnley & McCrea Millinery Co. . . . 230 

Fairview Park 67, 68 

Fall Creek 51 

Federal Building and United States 

Court 43 

Federal Officers 50 

Fiduciary Institutions 185 

Finance, Department of 38 

Financial, Insurance and Commercial 

Institutions 185 

Fire Department, Beginning of 20 

Fire Department 38 

Fire Insurance Companies 185 

First Artillery Company 20 

First Baptist Church 76. 85 

First Birth 12 

First Capital 5 

First Church 16 

First County Election 14 

First County Court Session 14 

First Court-house and Jail 15 

First Factory 20 

First Female Academy 28 

First Fire Company 20 

First Free Schools 32 

First Gas Lighting 34 

First Historical Society 24 

First Internal Improvements 24 

First Mail Facilities 12 

First Marriage 12 

First Mayor 32 

First Militia 28 

First Newspaper 14 

First Organizations 20 

First Postmaster 12 

First Presbyterian Church 75, 81 

First Public Hall 34 

First Railroad 32 

First Railroad Depots, 1854 161 

First Roads Built 12 

First Sale of Lots 8 

First School 16 

First Settler 8 

First State-house 21, 24 

First Steamboat 22 

First Street Improvements 32 

First Street Railway 34 

First Survey 8 

First Telegraph Line 34 

First Theatrical Performance 16 

First Wholesale House 34 

Fletcher Avenue 71 

Fletcher National Bank 186,. 187 

Fletcher's Sanatorium 93, 97 

Flower Mission 84 

Fort Harrison 40 

Free Kindergarten and Domestic 

Training School 118 

Friendly Inn 86 

Furnas Office and Bank Fixture Co. . 249 

Garfield Park 64 

General Culture 99 




German Fire Insurance Co 208, 

German Protestant Orphan Asylum. 

German Telegraph 

Germania Hall 

Governor's Mansion 20 

Grand Hotel 1 

Gregory & Appel 210, 2111' 

Harrison, Fort Gen. Benjamin 4(4^ 

Flarrison, Gen. Benjamin, Funeral 

of 25, 2ft 

Harrison, Benjamin, Monument.... 63ir'|i 
Harrison, Gen. Benjamin, Residence. 4eiEi 
Harrison, William Henry, Statue. .58, Gfll 

Hatfield Electric Co 234'. 

Health and Charities, Department of 38: 
Heating and Lighting Plants. . .145, 151'i 
Hebrew Congregation, Indianapolis. 83' 

Hendricks Monument 59, 62i 

Ilerron Art Institute 103, 118 

Highland Square 68i 

Historical .-. 5 

Hollenbeck Press, The 175, 176 

Home Brewing Co 244, 24.") 

Home for the Friendless 85 

Home Stove Co 252 ' 

Hoover- Watson Printing Co 179!. 

Horticultural Library 104' f,,'; 

Hospital for the Insane, Central In- 
diana 91i 

Hospital, Protestant Deaconess 

Home 90, 91t 

Hospitals 88 •' 

Hotels and Cafes 121, 128 •! 



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ip\ 
;ola 
iiife 
;itio 
ate 



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Imperial Hotel 122;' 

Independent Turnverein 130, 131 

Indian Killing. Last 12 

Indiana Central University 120 

Indiana Club 138 

Indiana Dental College 109 

Indiana Electrotype Co 183 

Insane Hospital. Women's Building, 

Central Indiana 91, 92 J » 

Indiana Institute for the Blind. . .90, 92 
Indiana Institute for the Education 

of the Deaf and Dumb 91 1 

Indiana Law School 108 ■ 

Indiana National Bank 186. 190' 

Indiana Soldiers" and Sailors' Monu- 
ment 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 

Indiana State Fair 143 fw 

Indiana State Fire Insurance Co. 207, 210 
Indiana State School for the Deaf. . 120 

Indiana Trust Co 196, 198 

Indiana Union Traction Co 162 

Indiana University School of Medi- 
cine 110 

Indiana Veterinary College 117, 118 

Indianapolis Abattoir Co 251 I 

Indianapolis at Present 35 ' 

Indianapolis Bar Association Library 104 (|t 

Indianapolis, Beginning of 5 

Indianapolis Benevolent Society.... 84 
Indianapolis, Bird's-eye View, 1854. .7, 9 

Indianapolis Brewing Co 242. 244 

Indianapolis Business University... 116 
Indianapolis Clearing-house Associa- 
tion 185 

Indianapolis Club 138 






INDEX. 



255 



Page 

kpolis College of Law 114 

ipolis Commercial Reporter. . 176 

ipolis Electrotype Foundry.. 182 

ipolis Gas Co 156 

apolis German Mutual Fire 

Irance Co 209 

ipolis, Incorporation of 26 

ipolis Light and Heat Co. 

148, 149 

polis Maennerchor 129, 130 

polis. Naming of 8 

ipolis News 169 

ipolis Southern Railway.... 162 

ipolis Star 173, 174 

ipolis Sun 172, 174 

ipolis Telephone Exchange... 156 
apolis Terminal and Traction 

ion 163, 166 

ipolis Union Railway Co 160 

ipolis Water Co 153, 154, 155 

3la Place 68 

ice Companies , . 201 

itional Tavern 142 

ate Life Assurance Co... 204, 205 

?ban Railways 50, 159, 162 

ountv 42, 44 

Temple 83 

lism and Publishing 169 

a^ry, The 36 

Pop, Oyster Bay 140 

gartners' Normal Training 

51 118 

; Coleman 248 

Wells & Bauer Co 229 



3rie & Western Railroad 

Dfflce, United States, Removal 

nkamp, Frank H 

Suilding 

1 Statue 62 

J Building 47 

Bros. & Co 177. 

ies 99, 101, 

the Hoosier Capital 

Stock Journal, The Indianapo 



■bie Street . 



erchor, Indianapolis 

ic Building 

I Training High School.. 102, 

acturers. Notable 

Club 

a County Court-house 39 

County Jail 

County Library 

h County Organizing 

n Trust Co 201, 

House 

t, George J 224, 

c Temple 51, 

& Co., Charles 214, 

, George J 

)wer Congregational Church... 

The First 

s of Indianapolis 

iants' Light and Heat Co. .151, 



162 

20 
244 
49 
, 63 
, 52 
178 
104 
121 

176 

72 

129 

169 

130 

235 

138 

, 42 

42 

104 

14 

207 

41 

226 

136 

215 

248 

79 

32 

36 

152 



Merchants' National Bank. 190, 191, 192 

Meridian Life Insurance Co 206 

Meridian Street 61, 70, 71 

Meridian Street M. E. Church 79 

Methodist Hospital 91 

Mexico, War with 31 

Military Establishment 38 

Military Park 33, 44 

Militia, First 28 

Millikan, Lynn B 152 

"Monon Route" 160 

Monuments 53, 57, 63 

Mooney-Mueller Drug Co 228 

Morton, Governor, Monument, Crown 

Hill . 05 

Morton, Oliver P 53, 60, 62, 68 

Morton Place 23 

Municipal Administration 35 

Municipal Engineering 176 

Murat Temple 52, 87 

Mutual Service Association 128 

National Bridge, Old 23 

National Cemetery 25 

National Correspondence Schools.. . . 

115, 117 

Navigation, Early 19 

"Neuronhurst" 93, 94. 95, 96, 97 

New Long-Distance Telephone Co. . 156 

News, The Indianapolis 169, 172 

Newspaper, First 14 

New York Store 216 

Nordyke & Marmon Co 235, 238 

Normal College, N. A., Gymnastic 

Union 120 

Normal School for Training Kinder- 

gartners 118 

Odd Fellows' Hall 49, 51, 65 

Old State-house, 1865 26 

Old Union Depot 159 

Overhead and Underfoot 145 

Panic, 1837 27 

Parks, Department of 38 

Park System 64 

Parry Manufacturing Co 240, 242 

Payne, Gavin L. & Co 212 

Pennsylvania Lines 162 

Pennsylvania Street, 1856 11 

Pettis Dry Goods Co 216 

Police and Fire Department 36 

Population, Indiana Territory, 1810. 5 

Population, Indiana. 1820 5 

Population, Indianapolis 35 

Postal Telegraph Co 158 

Postmaster, First 12 

Postofflce 43. 46. 4S 

PropvIa»um 132, 133 

Publications 169 

Public Library 101, 104 

Public Safety Board 38 

Public Works. Department of 38 

Pythian Building 45, 52 

Quarantine Service 89 

Race Track 144 

Railroad, The First 32, 159 

Railway Facilities 159 



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Railways, Intenirban 50, 150 16-' 

Railway Lines, Union So' 159 

Railway System, Street 50' 159 

Rescue Mission and Door of Hope. . ' 86 
Reserve Loan Life Insurance Co. . . . 205 

Retail Establishments -^IS 

Riverside Park " ' " 04 "qq 

Roberts Park Church ' 79 

Saks & Co 217, 218 

Sanatoriums 9.3, "oS 

Sanitary Organizations . . ' 89 

Schools and Colleges. . . 99 

Schools, First Free 32 

Scottish Rite Building ..'. 139 

Second Presbyterian Church 76 

Security Trust Co 201 

Senate Avenue 73 

Sewers and Streets ..' 145 

Shortridge High School 102 

Soldiers' Graves, Crown Hill 25 

Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, 

Dedication of 53 

South Side Turnverein. . . .128, 131, 142 

Spades' Place 68 

Speedway, The 144 

Spencer House 124 

St. Clair Square 66 

St. John's Academy 125 

St. John's Cathedral 82, 125 

St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Ca- 
thedral 78 

St. Vincent's Infirmary 87, 91 

Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral. .80, 82 

Staflford Engraving Co 183 

Standard Metal Co 232 

Star, Indianapolis 173, 174 

State Bank of Indiana 26 

State-house 37, 44 

State-house, First 21, 26 

State Institutions, Building of 30 

State Law Library 104 

State Library 103 

State Life Insurance Co 202, 204 

Statutes 53, 70 

Stefifen, Andrew 251 

Stevenson, W. E. & Co 247 

Stewart-Carey Glass Co 250 

Stewart, Daniel Co 234 

Stewart, W. K. Co 225 

Stock Yards Hotel 167 

Street Improvement, First 32 

Street Railway, First 34 

Street Railway System 50 

Streets and Sewers 38 



Sun, The Indianapolis 

Taggart Baking Co 

Telegraph Companies 14( 

Telegraph Line, First 

Thornton-Levey Co 17 

Thoroughfares and Adornments , 

Todd, John M 

Todd, Newton 

Tomlinson Hall 

Track Elevation '.'.'.' 

Trade Journal, The Indianapolis '^ 
Training School, Sarah A. Davi' 

Deterding, Missionary 

Transportation and Transit. . 

Trust Companies 

Tunnel, Illinois Street 

Union Depot, Old, 1887 

Union National Bank ifl 

Union Railway Passenger Station .1 

Union Stock Yards i( 

Union Trust Co ] ! ' IS 

United States Army Post .' 

United States Bank Fixture Co!!J 
United States Court-house... 

University Club 

University Square '.".". 

Vandalia Line 

Viaduct, Virginia Avenue. . . '. 
Victor, Henry 



Washington Street 

Washington Street, 1854 Y, 

Washington Street, 1862 

Washington Street During Epizootic 

Epidemic, 1872 

Washington and Pennsylvania 

Streets, 1891 

Wasson, H. P. Co 220i 

Water Supply 

Western Union Telegraph Co. . . . 

When Building 

Whitcomb, Governor James, Stat 

Wholesale Trade 

"Wild Cat" Money 

Winona Agricultural and Techni 

Institute 1 

Work-house 

Wright, Governor's Mansion . . 
Wulschner-Stewart Music Co... 22 

Young Men's Christian Association 

Young Women's Christian Associ, 

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